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Hepatorenal Syndrome

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Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests

Examination may reveal hepatic encephalopathy, jaundice, ascites, and other signs of liver failure along with the decrease in kidney functioning. Deep tendon reflexes are increased and abnormal reflexes may be present, indicating damage to the nervous system. The abdomen is dull on examination by tapping with the tips of the fingers (percussion), often with a visible fluid wave when examined by touch (palpation). There may be increased breast tissue, decreased testicular size, lesions (spider telangiectasia) on the skin or other signs of liver failure.

The following may indicate kidney failure:

The following may indicate liver failure:



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Diseases & Conditions

Acute Kidney Failure
Ascites
Cirrhosis
Delirium
Dementia
End-Stage Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatitis
Liver Disease
Prerenal Azotemia
Pulmonary Edema

Tests & Exams

Abdominal Tap - Paracentesis
Albumin - Serum
Blood Pressure
BUN
Creatinine - Serum
Dialysis
EEG
Osmolality
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Serum Sodium
Sodium - Urine
Urine Specific Gravity

Surgery & Procedures

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

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Abdomen - Swollen
Acute
Ammonia
Bleeding
Blood Pressure - Low
Confusion
Jaundice - Yellow Skin
Movement - Unpredictable or Jerky
Nausea and Vomiting
Palpation
Percussion
Secondary Infections
Urine - Bloody
Urine Output - Decreased
Weight Gain - Unintentional

Review Date : 4/25/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D. M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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