Liver failure

A disorder characterized by the inability of the liver to metabolize chemicals in the body. Causes include cirrhosis and drug-induced hepatotoxicity. Signs and symptoms include jaundice and encephalopathy. Laboratory test results reveal abnormal plasma levels of ammonia, bilirubin, lactic dehydrogenase, and alkaline phosphatase.

Disease Alternative Name

hepatic failure
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SOME CAUSES OF ACUTE LIVER FAILURE Acetaminophen Hepatitis (A,B,C,D,E) Autoimmune hepatitis Cryptogenic Esoteric causes (Budd-Chiari, Wilson disease) Drugs/toxins Microvesicular fatty change (reye syndrome)

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Acute liver failure is defined as an acute liver illness associated with encephalopathy and coagulopathy that occurs within 26 weeks of initial liver injury in absence of pre existing liver disease


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