Liver disease — Flashcards

Treatment of portosystemic shunts with TIPS can precipitate _____ in cirrhotic patients

What is the most common cause of portal hypertension in Western countries? _____

Is the hematemesis seen with esophageal varices typically painful or painless? _____

Hepatitis B infection What does the presence of anti-HBc and anti-HBs indicate?_____

Hemochromatosis typically presents _____ age 40, when total body iron > 20g

Which serum marker may be elevated due to metastasis of prostatic adenocarcinoma to bone?_____

Hepatitis C RNA is found in the serum for _____ months in the acute stage

What is the curative treatment for Crigler-Najjar syndrome?_____

Lassa fever is endemic to _____

Cirrhosis may present with _____ due to decreased synthesis of clotting factors