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What is periportal adenopathy?
Periportal adenopathy refers to the enlargement of lymph nodes around the portal vein in the liver. It is often associated with various infections or inflammatory conditions affecting the liver or nearby organs. Imaging studies like CT scans or ultrasounds can help in diagnosing periportal adenopathy.
Where is the periportal region lymph nodes on the human body located?
The periportal region lymph nodes in the human body are located around the portal vein in the liver. They play a crucial role in draining lymphatic fluid from the liver and associated structures.
What are mildly enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes?
Mildly enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes are usually seen in malignancies of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and lymphoma. For those with enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes without evidence of the above malignancies, biopsies are recommended to ascertain where the malignant cells are coming from.
AST/ALT > 2:1?
alcoholic cirrhosis, liver congestion, metastatic tumor of liver...SOMETHING you do to your SELF
Is cod liver oil best for children's chest congestion?
Definitely NOT!!!
What does there is extensive retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy with a periportal lymph node and the lymph nodes are not amenable for image guided sampling mean?
This is medical talk for a severe problem with the lymph nodes in the lower back. Periportal indicates that these lymph nodes are specifically those located near the portal vein near the liver. Not amenable for image guided sampling means that the patient must have extensive surgery to have a biopsy performed as imaging techniques will not be sufficient.
What is nutmeg liver?
Nutmeg liver is a medical condition (chronic passive congestion) which refers to the appearance of the sick person's liver. It may be related to heart disease, lung disease, and possibly cirrhosis.
Would red spots inside palm of hand be linked to any heart or lung condition?
Possibly right ventricular heart failure. Seeing that this condition would back up blood coming from the liver causing liver congestion. Liver congestion then can cause palmar erythema or redness of the palms. The same can be said about malignant pulmonary hypertension.
What organ affects the cirrhosis?
The liver is affected by cirrhosis but as the liver fails other organs will follow suit and death will eventually occur.
How does alcohol consumption contribute to congestion in the body?
Alcohol consumption can contribute to congestion in the body by causing inflammation and swelling of the blood vessels, leading to increased fluid retention and impaired circulation. This can result in congestion in various organs, such as the liver, kidneys, and brain, as they struggle to process and eliminate the alcohol and its byproducts.
Any sidev effects Chest congestion from cold and pain killers?
There may be some side effects of cold and pain killers taken for chest congestion. This may be liver damage or even death, in case of over dosage of pain killers.
Chronic venous congestion of the liver?
Grossly:The liver is enlarged,heavy and firm.The capsule is tense. The cut surface shows alteration of brown(congested) and yellow(fatty change) colouration.The appearance is called nutmeg liver.Microscopically:the central vein and central ends of sinusoids appear dilated and congested.The liver cells in the center of each lobule undergo degeneration and necrosis while the cells at the periphery are less affected and show fatty change.Haemosidrin granules appear in kupffer cells.In advanced cases liver cirrhosis occurs.
