MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Diagnostic procedures for cirrhosis?
A
abd x-rays, CT, MRI
B
paracentesis
C
elastography
D
arteriography
E
rhinoplasty Imaging assessment-Abdominal x-rays-CT-MRI ˜ Other diagnostic assessment-Liver US, US transient elastography, arteriography, EGD, ERCP, Paracentesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sections Cirrhosis Imaging. Radiography. Computed Tomography. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Ultrasonography. Nuclear Imaging. Angiography. 04-Oct-2019

Detailed explanation-2: -The gold standard test for diagnosis of cirrhosis has been liver biopsy, however, due to its invasiveness, rare but serious complications and cost, it is now used less frequently. Nowadays, careful clinical assessment, biochemical markers and imaging can provide a reliable evaluation of a patient with cirrhosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood tests. Blood tests are done to determine how well your liver works. Imaging tests. Your health care provider may recommend an ultrasound exam to look at your liver. Examination of liver tissue. Your provider may recommend removing a small piece of liver tissue (liver biopsy). 10-Sept-2022

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