2. CIRRHOSIS Anatomical: Presence of nodules of hepatocytes separated by fibrous septa. Micronodular Macronodular Incomplete Septal Cirrhosis with massive necrosis
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13. Portal pressure Formation of varices Dilatation of varices Variceal Rupture Hepatic Resistance Portal Blood Flow Dilatation of pre existing vessels Repeated increase in portal pressure due to meals, ethanol, exercise, increase intrabdominal pressure Angiogenic factors Varices present in 40% at diagnosis 6% yearly incidence Small to large varices : 12% yearly Incidence of first bleeding: Large varices: 30% at 2 years Small varices: 10% at 2 years
24. Ammonia neurotoxicity hypothesis Described about a century ago Ammonia levels elevated in patients with cirrhosis but have no relation to severity of HE. Levels high due to shunting and decrease peripheral utilization of ammonia by muscle due to wasting. Ammonia affects brain function by altering the blood-brain barrier, reduced astrocyte uptake of glutamate altered cerebral metabolism
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27. HE Grade 0 HE Grade 1 Weissenborn et al., J Hepatol 1998; 28: 646-653. NCT in Grade 0 to Grade I