Prab: CSV import

2025-04-04T03:04:01Z

CSV import

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:04, 4 April 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	= Acute Liver Failure =
			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Acute liver failure
			\| image =[[File:Marburg_virus_liver_injury.jpg\|thumb\|Liver injury due to Marburg virus]]
			\| caption = Liver injury due to Marburg virus
			\| field = [[Hepatology]]
			\| synonyms = Fulminant hepatic failure
			\| symptoms = [[Jaundice]], [[coagulopathy]], [[hepatic encephalopathy]]
			\| complications = [[Cerebral edema]], [[sepsis]], [[multi-organ failure]]
			\| onset = Rapid, within days to weeks
			\| duration = Variable, depending on treatment and severity
			\| causes = [[Viral hepatitis]], [[drug-induced liver injury]], [[autoimmune hepatitis]], [[Wilson's disease]], [[Budd-Chiari syndrome]]
			\| risks = [[Acetaminophen overdose]], [[viral infections]], [[autoimmune disorders]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Liver function tests]], [[coagulation profile]], [[imaging studies]], [[liver biopsy]]
			\| differential = [[Chronic liver disease]], [[sepsis]], [[metabolic disorders]]
			\| treatment = [[Supportive care]], [[liver transplantation]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on cause and treatment
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
			= Acute Liver Failure =

	[[File:Interstate medical journal (1917) (14781399184).jpg\|thumb\|right\|A medical illustration of acute liver failure.\|link=Acute_liver_failure]]		[[File:Interstate medical journal (1917) (14781399184).jpg\|thumb\|right\|A medical illustration of acute liver failure.\|link=Acute_liver_failure]]

Kondreddy Naveen at 17:40, 30 November 2023

2023-11-30T17:40:32Z

New page

= Acute Liver Failure =

[[File:Interstate medical journal (1917) (14781399184).jpg|thumb|right|A medical illustration of acute liver failure.|link=Acute_liver_failure]]

Acute liver failure is a severe medical condition marked by rapid deterioration of [[Liver|liver]] function, leading to encephalopathy and coagulopathy. It often results from extensive damage to the liver parenchyma.

== Overview ==
Acute liver failure (ALF) refers to the rapid loss of liver function in an individual without pre-existing liver disease. This critical condition is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.

<youtube>
title='''{{PAGENAME}}'''
movie_url=http://www.youtube.com/v/jH8Cn3zzsP8
&rel=1
embed_source_url=http://www.youtube.com/v/jH8Cn3zzsP8
&rel=1
wrap = yes
width=750
height=600
</youtube>

== Causes ==
=== Acetaminophen Overdose ===
One of the most common causes of ALF in many regions is an overdose of [[Acetaminophen|acetaminophen]], a widely used pain reliever and fever reducer.

=== Viral Infections ===
Various viral infections can also lead to ALF. Prominent among these are [[Hepatitis|hepatitis]] viruses, including [[Hepatitis A|hepatitis A]], [[Hepatitis B|hepatitis B]], and [[Hepatitis C|hepatitis C]].

== Pathophysiology ==
Damage to the liver parenchyma, the functional tissue of the liver, leads to a rapid decline in liver function. This can result in:

=== Encephalopathy ===
[[Hepatic encephalopathy|Hepatic encephalopathy]] is a decline in brain function due to the liver's inability to remove toxins from the blood.

=== Coagulopathy ===
Coagulopathy, or impaired blood clotting, is another significant consequence of ALF due to the liver's reduced ability to produce clotting factors.

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosing ALF involves a combination of clinical evaluation, [[Liver function tests|liver function tests]], imaging studies, and sometimes liver biopsy.

== Treatment ==
Treatment of ALF aims to manage symptoms and address the underlying cause. In severe cases, [[Liver transplant|liver transplantation]] may be necessary.

[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Hepatology]]
[[Category:Emergency Medicine]]
{{stub}}

Acute liver failure - Revision history

Prab: CSV import

Kondreddy Naveen at 17:40, 30 November 2023