Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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Cirrhosis typically progresses over _____+ years
AST & ALT are ↑ in cirrhosis: ALT _____ AST in early cirrhosis ALT < AST in advanced cirrhosis or alcoholic cirrhosis
Hint: >/<
Different sub-types of ascites exist: _____ ascites, haemorrhagic ascites, pancreatic ascites
Hint: lymph
Ascites presents with _____ over days or months
_____ is a bacterial infection of the biliary tract, commonly due to biliary obstruction
What is the second-line investigation for acute cholecystitis if ultrasound is inconclusive? _____
_____ is also recommended in ascites if sodium is < 125 mmol/L
_____ acute cholecystitis typically occurs in critically ill patients
Hint: type
Investigation of choice for asymptomatic gallstones: _____
Gallstones in different locations can manifst in disease: Biliary colic: _____ Acute cholecystitis: RUQ pain + fever Acute cholangitis: Charcot's triad ± Reynold's pentad Gallstone Pancreatitis: epigastric pain radiating to back
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