Chapter 2 MC

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What is the gold standard test to evaluate liver pathology?

Serologic Tests

Computed Tomography

Liver Biopsy (correct)

Ultrasound Imaging

Which factor is more likely to lead to hepatocellular carcinoma?

Diabetes Mellitus

Heavy alcohol use (correct)

Elevated serum transaminases

Older age

What can liver biopsy help detect?

Hemochromatosis

Metastases

Hemangiomas

Binge drinking (correct)

Which condition is more likely to develop in someone with steatohepatitis than steatosis?

Cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk associated with liver biopsy?

Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging method measures the speed through the liver for diagnostic purposes?

Ultrasound Imaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the available vaccine for hepatitis A?

To prevent hepatitis A worldwide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Grade 2 necrosis in liver and bile duct disorders?

Moderate portal tracts with obvious cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

What does Hepatitis C virus generate each day, as mentioned in the text?

Many mutant viruses Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the progression of liver disease?

Third trimester Signup and view all the answers

What does Hepatitis D need to replicate, as stated in the text?

Blood donors Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the progression of hepatitis according to the text?

Approximately one-third progress to cirrhosis within 30 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial treatment for autoimmune hepatitis?

Prednisone Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is associated with hemochromatosis and transports iron in the blood?

Transferrin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common benign solid tumor found in the liver?

Hemangioma Signup and view all the answers

In individuals with hemochromatosis, excessive iron is deposited in which organs?

Heart, pancreas, skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment recommendation for hepatocellular adenomas larger than 5 cm or symptomatic?

Surgical resection Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is not associated with additional mortality risk according to the text?

Right hemangioma Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by progressive damage to both the intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary tree?

Primary Biliary Cholangitis Signup and view all the answers

In Primary Biliary Cholangitis, the disease progression is influenced by:

Smoking and genetic mutations Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals with sarcoidosis experience symptomatic liver involvement?

5-15% Signup and view all the answers

Which condition progresses more slowly with survival into late adolescence and early adulthood?

Gaucher’s Disease Signup and view all the answers

Why is early recognition and treatment of Reye’s Syndrome crucial?

To prevent death and minimize neurological impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of Acute Cholangitis?

Gallbladder issues Signup and view all the answers

In individuals with cirrhosis, what procedure may be indicated to rule out hepatocellular carcinoma?

Liver biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication associated with Wilson's Disease?

Progressive neurologic symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Portal Vein Thrombosis?

Hypercoagulable disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?

Variceal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of Gilbert's Syndrome?

Elevated alkaline phosphatase concentrations Signup and view all the answers