Liver Disorders -III (Hepatitis) PDF
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Vivek Kr. Singh
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This presentation details liver disorders, specifically hepatitis, in animals. It covers various aspects such as etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, necropsy findings, diagnosis, and treatment. The presentation is beneficial for veterinary professionals.
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Liver Disorders –III (Hepatitis) UNIT-2 Dr. Vivek Kr. Singh Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex “Hepatitis refers to the degenerative and inflammatory process of liver characterized by jaundice, abdominal pain and nervous signs” ...
Liver Disorders –III (Hepatitis) UNIT-2 Dr. Vivek Kr. Singh Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex “Hepatitis refers to the degenerative and inflammatory process of liver characterized by jaundice, abdominal pain and nervous signs” Etiology Many factors may cause hepatitis and it has been classified accordingly Infectious hepatitis Parasitic hepatitis Toxic hepatitis Nutritional hepatitis Congestive hepatitis Pathogenesis Etiological factors Necrosis and inflammatory changes in liver parenchyma Fibrosis of liver parenchyma Endotoxin Kupffer cells Lysosomal enzymes Collagenase Prostaglandins Damage hepatocytes Clinical Findings Anorexia Constipation Sometimes Diarrhoea Mucous membrane pale/ yellow Light coloured faeces with undigested fat Nervous symptoms like Depression/ Excitement, Atexia, Lethargy etc Necropsy Findings Enlargement of liver Swelling of edges Haemorrhages under the capsule Necrosis Presence of parasites Excessive blood accumulation in congestive hepatitis Diagnosis History and Clinical signs Palpation and percussion Radiograhy/ Ultrasonography Liver biopsy Liver function test Treatment Elimination of primary cause Dietary management ( Excessive amount of carbohydrate and calcium, low in protein and fat) Mild laxatives to relieve constipation Liver tonics and vitamin preparations Thank You
