Acute hepatitis

Causes

1. Viral
2. Alcohol
3. Acetaminophen toxicity
4. Mushroom toxicity (Amanita phalloides)

Clinical Findings

• N/V
• RUQ pain
  • Enlarged, tender liver
• Fever
• Jaundice
• Bilirubinuria

Disposition

• Consider admission for:

1. Bilirubin > 20
2. PT 50% above normal
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Hypoalbuminemia
5. Any GI bleeding

See Also

• Jaundice
• Viral Hepatitis

Source

• Tintinalli