10 Questions
What is the main cause of portal hypertension?
Liver fibrosis
Which condition is considered as a premalignant disease?
Cirrhosis
What is the normal portal pressure?
58 mmHg
What can lead to splenomegaly in portal hypertension?
Congestion of the splenic vein
What may result in hypoalbuminemia in chronic liver cell failure?
Failure of the diseased liver to synthesize albumin
What is the main characteristic of liver cirrhosis?
Diffuse abnormality of liver architecture
Which of the following is NOT a cause of liver cirrhosis?
Moderate alcohol intake (<10 ml/day)
What is the effect of prolonged right side heart failure on the liver?
Hepatic congestion
Which genetic defect can lead to over absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract and deposition in the liver?
Haemochromatosis
In what way does alcoholic steatohepatitis contribute to the development of liver cirrhosis?
Inflammation and damage to hepatocytes
Learn about the definition of liver cirrhosis, a diffuse irreversible process characterized by necrosis of liver cells, followed by fibrosis, regeneration and nodule formation. Explore the causes, including chronic non self-limited injuries to the liver such as viral hepatitis, chronic hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis B±D, and drug-induced conditions.
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