Related to liver biopsy: |
(a) Bleed into capsule or abdomen | • Temporal relation with biopsy | • No abdominal pain |
| • Speed of deterioration | • No change in abdominal girth |
| • Marked intravascular volume depletion | • No drop in haemoglobin |
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(b) Sepsis | • Temporal relation | • Lack of positive cultures |
| • Fever preceding deterioration | |
| • Hypovolaemia and acidosis | |
Intercurrent problems: |
Nosocomial infection | • Temporal association with biopsy | |
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HAART associated | • Patient immunosuppressed | |
Mitochondrial toxicity | • Previous exposure to HAART | • No steatosis on liver ultrasound |