GASTRO/GENSURG
LIVER TRANSPLANT
PromptCauses of RUQ pain with chronic liver transplant
ResponsePortal vein/hepatic vein thrombus - no flow on US
Alcoholic hepatitis - History of alcohol binge
Pancreatitis - elevated lipase
Transplant rejection - Jaundice, tender, raised LFT’s
RLL pneumonia - creps on examination
Cholangitis from CBD stricture/obstruction - dilated intra and extrahepatic ducts
Alcoholic hepatitis - History of alcohol binge
Pancreatitis - elevated lipase
Transplant rejection - Jaundice, tender, raised LFT’s
RLL pneumonia - creps on examination
Cholangitis from CBD stricture/obstruction - dilated intra and extrahepatic ducts