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Latest revision as of 22:07, 29 July 2020

Hepatitis Main Page

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Overview

Classification

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Differential Diagnosis

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Overview

Physical Examination

Acute Hepatitis

Physical findings are usually minimal, apart from jaundice (33%) and tender hepatomegaly (10%). There can be occasional lymphadenopathy (5%) or splenomegaly (5%).[1]

Chronic Hepatitis

Findings on clinical examination are usually those of cirrhosis or are related to aetiology.

References

  1. Ryder S, Beckingham I (2001). "ABC of diseases of liver, pancreas, and biliary system: Acute hepatitis". BMJ. 322 (7279): 151–153. PMID 11159575.

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