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Physical Examination
- Enlarged and tender liver
- Fluid in the abdomen (ascites) that can become infected
- Yellowing of the skin
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.