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==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Jaundice]]
*[[Jaundice]]
*[[Viral Hepatitis]]


==Source ==
==Source ==

Revision as of 13:37, 5 March 2012

Causes

  1. Viral
  2. Alcohol
  3. Acetaminophen toxicity
  4. Mushroom toxicity (Amanita phalloides)

Clinical Findings

  • N/V
  • RUQ pain
    • Enlarged, tender liver
  • Fever
  • Jaundice
  • Bilirubinuria

Disposition

  • Consider admission for:
  1. Bilirubin > 20
  2. PT 50% above normal
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Hypoalbuminemia
  5. Any GI bleeding

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli
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