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Nov 22, 2023 · Skin symptoms, also known as cutaneous stigmata, may be the first indication of a liver problem. However, cirrhosis often has no symptoms in its early stages. Skin and other symptoms may only...
This article reviews the clinical signs, or “stigmata,” of chronic liver disease that can be visualized by simple observation of the patient. These include spider angi-omas, scleral icterus, jaundice, palmar erythema, gyne-comastia, ascites, encephalopathy, and asterixis.3. CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS.
Oct 31, 2022 · Physical examination in patients with cirrhosis may reveal stigmata of chronic liver disease (spider telangiectasias, palmar erythema, Dupuytren's contractures, gynecomastia, testicular atrophy), signs of portal hypertension (ascites, splenomegaly, caput medusae, Cruveilhier-Baumgarten murmur- epigastric venous hum), signs of hepatic ...
Cutaneous lesions often accompany alcoholic cirrhosis and have been detected in up to 43% of people with chronic alcoholism. The combination of spider angiomas, palmar erythema, and Dupuytren contracture is common in alcoholic cirrhosis.
Oct 29, 2022 · The skin is a major target organ for extrahepatic manifestations of liver diseases. A broad range of cutaneous alterations can be present in patients with cirrhosis, such as vascular, nail, hair, hormonal changes, etc.
Stigmata of Chronic Liver Disease. B. Karnath. Published 2003. Medicine. TLDR. The clinical signs, or “stigmata,” of chronic liver disease that can be visualized by simple observation of the patient are reviewed, with liver disease being a likely underlying cause. Expand. View PDF. Save to Library. Create Alert. Cite.
Jan 1, 2003 · This article reviews the clinical signs, or "stigmata," of chronic liver disease that can be visualized by simple observation of the patient.
