18 Questions
What is NOT a recommended therapy for this patient?
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt as an initial treatment
What is a characteristic of cardiac cirrhosis?
It may resemble acute viral hepatitis in terms of AST and ALT levels
What is a common complication of right-sided heart failure leading to cirrhosis?
Congestion and necrosis of portal triads
Which of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis for cardiac cirrhosis?
Hepatocellular carcinoma
What is a major concern in patients undergoing liver transplantation?
Venoocclusive disease
What is the primary goal of medical therapy in patients with cardiac cirrhosis?
To reduce portal hypertension
Which of the following liver diseases is NOT a genetic disorder?
Alcoholic cirrhosis
What is the primary method of prevention for which liver disease?
Hepatitis A
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with liver disease?
Periorbital edema
What is the characteristic presentation of liver disease?
Yellowed skin, yellowed whites of the eyes, dark urine and weight loss
What type of cells are the majority in the liver?
Hepatocytes
Which liver disease is NOT caused by a viral infection?
Alcoholic cirrhosis
In patients with hepatitis delta, a BEA-score greater than 5 points is associated with what outcome?
Developed liver-related complications within 5-7 years
What is the primary investigation used for patients presenting with jaundice?
Ultrasound
Which type of antibodies are commonly found in hepatitis delta?
Anti-liver-kidney microsomes 3 antibodies
What is the likely outcome for patients with hepatitis delta who do not develop liver cirrhosis within 10 years?
A mild course of liver disease
What is the primary role of ultrasound in patients with jaundice?
To identify the cause of jaundice
What is the significance of a high BEA-score in patients with hepatitis delta?
It is associated with liver-related complications within 5-7 years
Test your knowledge about liver diseases, including Wilson disease, Caroli disease, and more. Identify the correct answers to these multiple-choice questions and improve your understanding of liver health.
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