Hepatic fibrosis

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Hepatic fibrosis

Hepatic fibrosis represents an accumulation of scar tissue in the liver. The scar tissue can be the result of long term inflammation or another liver disease caused by viruses, bacterias, malnutrition or alcohol abuse etc. If left untreated it causes cirrhosis.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1300
Department: General Surgery

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fatigue 60
Weight loss 50
Weakness 60
Jaundice 70
Nausea 50
Abdominal pain 70
Portal hypertension 50
Dark urine 70
Elevated CRP 50
Fibrotic liver tissue 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
A1At deficiency 30

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Abdominal palpation
  • CRP
  • Urine analysis - sampling
  • USG
  • Transient elastography
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Blood draw

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

If complications occur: