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What is the main cause of portal hypertension?
What is the main cause of portal hypertension?
- Obstruction of the hepatic artery
- Liver fibrosis (correct)
- Gallstones in the bile duct
- Congenital heart disease
Which condition is considered as a premalignant disease?
Which condition is considered as a premalignant disease?
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis (correct)
What is the normal portal pressure?
What is the normal portal pressure?
- 30 mmHg
- 58 mmHg (correct)
- 12 mmHg
- 75 mmHg
What can lead to splenomegaly in portal hypertension?
What can lead to splenomegaly in portal hypertension?
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What may result in hypoalbuminemia in chronic liver cell failure?
What may result in hypoalbuminemia in chronic liver cell failure?
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What is the main characteristic of liver cirrhosis?
What is the main characteristic of liver cirrhosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of liver cirrhosis?
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What is the effect of prolonged right side heart failure on the liver?
What is the effect of prolonged right side heart failure on the liver?
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Which genetic defect can lead to over absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract and deposition in the liver?
Which genetic defect can lead to over absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract and deposition in the liver?
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In what way does alcoholic steatohepatitis contribute to the development of liver cirrhosis?
In what way does alcoholic steatohepatitis contribute to the development of liver cirrhosis?
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