HEPATOLOGY
The course on hepatology provides an extensive overview of various liver diseases, including their etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches. Key topics include:
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and liver, with mechanisms of disease linked to enzyme dysfunction and protein accumulation.
Acute Liver Failure (ALF): Defined by rapid liver function deterioration and marked by coagulopathy and hepatic encephalopathy, with diverse causes including drug-induced injuries and viral hepatitis.
Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE): A neuropsychiatric complication of liver disease due to toxin accumulation, characterized by altered mental status and motor disturbances.
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Part of the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease spectrum, often associated with metabolic syndrome and leading to fibrosis or cirrhosis.
FibroScan Use: Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis and steatosis, widely applied in chronic liver conditions for routine monitoring and diagnosis.
Hyperbilirubinemia Syndromes: Classification and differential diagnosis based on bilirubin type, aiding in identifying hemolytic, hepatic, and obstructive jaundice causes.
Hepatitis and Liver Injury: Detailed coverage on hepatitis types (A, B, C, E) and the impact of drug-induced liver injuries, particularly due to anti-tubercular drugs.
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