23) What is cirrhosis? Progressive chronic inflammation of the liver. Results in irreversible scarring of the liver. Comes from chronic alcoholism or severe chronic hepatitis.…
Santi, L., Maggioli, C., Mastroroberto, M., Tufoni, M., Napoli, l., & Caraceni, P. (2012). Acute liver failure caused by…
Ascites (fluid in the peritoneal cavity) causes abdominal swelling, edema (swelling of the ankle, legs due of fluid buildup), and itching of the skin are some symptoms of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease…
1. What is liver mortis? How might this reveal information about the time of death?…
1. What is liver mortis? How might this reveal information about the time of death?…
Liver mortis refers to the settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body. This Might reveal…
1. What is liver mortis? How might this reveal information about the time of death?…
Alcoholic cirrhosis is charactered by the replacement of the destroyed liver cells with the scar tissue (Farrell & Dempsey, 2009, p.1167). The increased liver scar tissue result in the failure of liver function to synthesis protein, clotting factors, the substances and manifestation of portal hypertension (Farrell & Dempsey, 2009, p.1168). In liver cirrhosis, the live tend to be large and its cells loaded with fat, that it causes the liver become firm and sharp edge noticeable on palpation (Farrell & Dempsey, 2009, p.1168). Moreover, as the rapid enlargement of the liver, the tension on the fibrous covering of the live is produced and may causes the abdominal pain (Farrell & Dempsey, 2009, p.1167). The late manifestation are due partly to chronic failure of liver function is the obstruction of the portal circulation as the blood cannot passage through the liver and back up into the spleen and Gastrointestinal (GI) tract (Farrell & Dempsey, 2009, p.1168). Therefore, the GI tract cannot function properly which result into the decreasing ability of indigestion and altered bowel function (Farrell & Dempsey, 2009, p.1168). Fluid rich in protein may be moved from the vascular system to the peritoneal cavity and…
1. What is liver mortis? How might this reveal information about the time of death?…
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by continuous long-term liver damage. Scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver and prevents the liver working properly.…
1. What is liver mortis? How might this reveal information about the time of death?…
* Cirrhosis occurs when the liver is permanently scarred or injured by chronic conditions and diseases.…
The second largest organ in the human body is the liver, weighing roughly three pounds.1 The liver is located on the upper right side of the abdomen beneath the rib cage.1, 2 It performs numerous functions in the body including energy metabolism, processing of foods into nutrients used for body processes, and removal of toxic substances from the blood system.1, 2 A variety of factors can affect the liver; for example, genetic disorders, hepatitis viruses, alcohol abuse, obesity, and diabetes.2 Damage to the liver may result in scarring or cirrhosis over time, which could lead to liver failure and an increase risk of mortality.2 Signs and symptoms of liver disease may include jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), abdominal pain and swelling,…
Liver mortis is one sign of death that occurs when blood settles in the lower parts of the body. The part where the blood accumaltes can be discolored or turn a purple color after a certain time and reaches its limit at 8-12 hours after death and can help investigators reveal info about time of death.…
Mr. Arturo has an inflammation of the liver that may be caused by the hepatitis A, B, or C virus.…