Diagnosis
Have a history of History:hepatitis,schistosomiasis,hepatotoxic drugs(e.g.ARVs),alcohol abuse,toxins(e.g.aflatoxin),blood transfusion,or sexual contacts.
(1)Physical examination:
①Skin:spider naevi,telangiectases,palmar erythema,jaundice
②Abdomen:ascites,splenomegaly,enlarged or reduced liver size,liver nodules.
③General examination:Dupytren's contracture,gynecomastia,encephalopathy.
(2)Necessary examinations:(https://www.daowen.com)
①FBC:anemia,pancytopenia.
②Biochemical tests:LFT(transaminase↑,bilirubin↑),hyponatremia,hypoalbuminemia,hypogl-ycemia.
③Serology:HBSAg.
④Diagnostic puncture:ascites,hemorrhage,malignancy,Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis(SBP),PBC>250/μL.
⑤Abdomen USS:ascites,splenomegaly,enlarged or reduced liver size,liver nodules,cirrhosis,hepatoma,periportal fibrosis.
⑥Rectal examination:fresh blood,melaena?→sings for esophageal or fundal varices.