Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Acute liver failure characteristically presents with _____ symptoms ± jaundice

Caput medusae is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

Portal hypertension may lead to _____ shunts, which can result in oesophageal varices, gastric varices, anorectal varices, and caput medusae

What is the curative management of cirrhosis? _____

Ecchymosis/bruising is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

Hepatitis _____ & B are the most common viral hepatitis to cause acute liver failure

What is the management of paralytic ileus if signs of peritonitis? _____

What is the initial imaging for biliary colic? _____

Ascites is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

Hepatic encephalopathy is ultimately treated by _____