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==Overview== | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
On physical examination, the following may be present | On physical examination, the following may be present | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Xanthelasma]]ta (focal collections of [[cholesterol]] in the skin, especially around the eyes) | *[[Xanthelasma]]ta (focal collections of [[cholesterol]] in the skin, especially around the eyes) | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
* Complications of [[cirrhosis]] and [[portal hypertension]]: | * Complications of [[cirrhosis]] and [[portal hypertension]]: | ||
**[[Esophageal varices]] | **[[Esophageal varices]] | ||
** Fluid retention in the abdomen ([[ascites]]) | ** Fluid retention in the abdomen ([[ascites]]) | ||
===Neurologic=== | ===Neurologic=== | ||
* Complications of [[cirrhosis]] and [[portal hypertension]]: | * Complications of [[cirrhosis]] and [[portal hypertension]]: | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Hepatology]] | [[Category:Hepatology]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
On physical examination, the following may be present
Skin
- Xanthelasmata (focal collections of cholesterol in the skin, especially around the eyes)
Abdomen
- Complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension:
- Esophageal varices
- Fluid retention in the abdomen (ascites)
Neurologic
- Complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension:
- Hepatic encephalopathy, up to coma, in extreme cases.