Hepatitis physical examination

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Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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%).

Chronic Hepatitis

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