Liver Anatomy and Pathology Concepts

Front

What is the name of blood flow towards the liver?

Back

Hepatopetal

Front

What is the name of the condition when a patient's skin appears yellow?

Back

Jaundice

Front

What sonographic criteria helps determine a fatty liver?

Back

Increased echogenicity of the liver on ultrasound.

Front

List 4 sonographic liver findings seen in cirrhosis.

Back

1. Increased echogenicity 2. Nodular contour 3. Decreased penetration 4. Atrophy with enlarged caudate lobe

Front

What vessel recanalizes with portal hypertension?

Back

Umbilical vein

Front

What is the primary function of the liver?

Back

To filter blood coming from the digestive tract and metabolize nutrients.

Front

What is the term for blood flow away from the liver?

Back

Hepatofugal

Front

What is the significance of the portal vein?

Back

It carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.

Front

What is steatosis?

Back

The accumulation of fat in liver cells.

Front

What are common causes of jaundice?

Back

Liver disease, hemolysis, and bile duct obstruction.