The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by liver cirrhosis (liver shrinkage): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) – vascular dilatation in the pulmonary circulation with development of a right-to-left shunt, resulting in arterial hypoxemia (lack of oxygen in the blood). Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). … Liver Shrinkage (Cirrhosis): Complications
Child-Pugh classification, also called Child-Turcotte-Pugh score, is used to stage liver cirrhosis Parameter 1 point 2 points 3 points Serum albumin > 3.5 g/dL 2.8-3.5 g/dl < 2.8 g/dl Serum bilirubin <2.0 mg/dl 2.0-3.0 mg/dl > 3.0 mg/dl < 35 µmol/l 35-50 µmol/l > 50 µmol/l Bilirubin in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) or primary sclerosing … Liver Shrinkage (Cirrhosis): Classification
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, with attention to skin (liver skin signs) and mucous membrane color and hydration status [jaundice (yellowing of the skin); melanosis (slowly progressive darkening … Liver Shrinkage (Cirrhosis): Examination
