Cirrhosis (pulmonary manifestations)

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There are several pulmonary complications that can arise in the setting of cirrhosis.

These include

Pathology

The development of portal hypertension is fundamental in the pathogenesis of each of these disorders. For detailed pathology, refer to specific sub articles.

Clinical presentation

Dyspnoea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms.

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  • -<p>There are<strong> several pulmonary complications that can arise in the setting of cirrhosis</strong>.</p><p>These include</p><ul>
  • +<p>There are<strong> several pulmonary complications that can arise in the setting of <a href="/articles/cirrhosis">cirrhosis</a></strong>.</p><p>These include</p><ul>
  • -<a title="Hepatopulmonary syndrome" href="/articles/hepatopulmonary-syndrome">hepatopulmonary syndrome</a> (HPS): considered the commonest</li>
  • +<a href="/articles/hepatopulmonary-syndrome">hepatopulmonary syndrome</a> (HPS): considered the commonest</li>
  • -<a title="Portopulmonary hypertension" href="/articles/portopulmonary-hypertension">portopulmonary hypertension</a> (POPH)</li>
  • +<a href="/articles/portopulmonary-hypertension">portopulmonary hypertension</a> (POPH)</li>
  • -<a title="Hepatic hydrothorax" href="/articles/hepatic-hydrothorax">hepatic hydrothorax</a> (HH)</li>
  • -</ul><h4>Pathology</h4><p>The development of portal hypertension is fundamental in the pathogenesis of each of these disorders.</p><h4>Clinical presentation</h4><p>Dyspnoea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms</p><p> </p>
  • +<a href="/articles/hepatic-hydrothorax">hepatic hydrothorax</a> (HH)</li>
  • +</ul><h4>Pathology</h4><p>The development of portal hypertension is fundamental in the pathogenesis of each of these disorders. For detailed pathology, refer to specific sub articles.</p><h4>Clinical presentation</h4><p>Dyspnoea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms.</p><p>Article under construction - feel free to alter and edit</p>

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  • 2. King PD, Rumbaut R, Sanchez C. Pulmonary manifestations of chronic liver disease. Dig Dis. 1996;14 (2): 73-82. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8653939">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>
  • 4. Singh C, Sager JS. Pulmonary complications of cirrhosis. Med. Clin. North Am. 2009;93 (4): 871-83, viii. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2009.03.006">doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2009.03.006</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19577119">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>
  • 3. Herve P, Le Pavec J, Sztrymf B et-al. Pulmonary vascular abnormalities in cirrhosis. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2007;21 (1): 141-59. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpg.2006.07.011">doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2006.07.011</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17223502">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>
  • 1. Machicao VI, Balakrishnan M, Fallon MB. Pulmonary complications in chronic liver disease. Hepatology. 2014;59 (4): 1627-37. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hep.26745">doi:10.1002/hep.26745</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24089295">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>

Systems changed:

  • Hepatobiliary
  • Chest

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  • Gamuts
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Image 1 CT (C+ arterial phase) ( create )

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