Hepatomegaly Flashcards
1
Q
causes of hepatomegaly?
A
Cirrhosis: in early disease, in later decreases in size. Non tender firm liver.
Malignancy: hard irregular liver edge
Right heart failure: firm smooth tender liver edge and may be pulsatile
2
Q
other causes of heaptomegaly?
A
viral hepatitis
glandular fever
malaria
abscess: pyogenic, amoebic
hydatid disease
haematological malignancies
haemochromatosis
primary biliary cirrhosis
sarcoidosis, amyloidosis
