Categories: Gastrointestinal

Stigmata of Liver Disease

Due to Liver Cell Failure

  • Coma
  • Scleral Icterus 
  • Parotid Enlargement 
  • Temporal Wasting 
  • Fetor Hepaticus
  • Spider Nevi (Angioma)
  • Gynecomastia 
  • Jaundice 
  • Loss of Sexual Hair 
  • Asterixis 
  • Bruising/ Bleeding 
  • Testicular Atrophy

Effects of Portal Hypertension

  • Esophageal varices
  • Melena
  • Splenomegaly
  • Caput Medusae
  • Ascites
  • Hemorrhoids
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Internal Medicine

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