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What is the most sensitive sign of acute viral hepatitis ?

Hepatomegaly seems to be the most sensitive sign of acute viral hepatitis.

Which type of viral hepatitis is most commonly associated with gallbladder wall-thickening ?

Hepatitis A

Is the gallbladder wall-thickening observed in acute viral hepatitis suppurative ?

The gallbladder wall thickening observed in acute viral hepatitis is a non-suppurative mural oedema secondary to liver dysfunction.

Is hepatic steatosis a cause or a consequence of acute hepatitis ?

hepatic steatosis may be a cause (steatohepatitis) or a result of acute hepatitis.

Presentation

Fever, vomiting and jaundice since seven days with perturbated serum liver function tests (elevated AST, ALT, hyperbilirubinemia).

Age:	20 years
Gender:	Female

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