MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 62-year old patient, with a history of a cholelithiasis accompanied with cholangitis and cholangiolitis, presented to the hospital liver cirrhosis. What is the most likely type of cirrhosis presented?
A
Biliary
B
Infection
C
Toxins
D
Nutritional deficiency
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Liver cirrhosis is the final pathological result of various chronic liver diseases, and fibrosis is the precursor of cirrhosis. Many types of cells, cytokines and miRNAs are involved in the initiation and progression of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure in the veins that supply the liver. This condition is known as portal hypertension. Swelling in the legs and abdomen. Enlargement of the spleen. Bleeding. Infections. Malnutrition. Buildup of toxins in the brain. Jaundice. More items

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