Eclampsia

What is Eclampsia?

Eclampsia is most commonly defined as the new onset of convulsions and/or coma during pregnancy or in the immediate postpartum period in the presence of preeclampsia.  What is the Pathology of Eclampsia? The pathology of eclampsia is: -Etiology: The cause…
Centrilobular Necrosis of the Liver

What is Centrilobular Necrosis of the Liver?

Centrilobular necrosis of the liver is the necrosis of the centrilobular tissue of the hepatic lobule. What is the Pathology of Centrilobular Necrosis of the Liver? The pathology of centrilobular necrosis of the liver is: -Etiology: The cause of centrilobular…
Passive Congestion of the Liver

What is Passive Congestion of the Liver?

Passive congestion of the liver is the acute liver injury due to a sudden, profound reduction in systemic blood flow. What is the Pathology of Passive Congestion of the Liver? The pathology of passive congestion of the liver is: -Etiology:…
Impaired Blood Flow Through The Liver

What is Impaired Blood Flow Through The Liver?

Impaired Blood Flow Through The Liver is the inadequate blood flow towards the liver. What is the Pathology of Impaired Blood Flow Through The Liver? The pathology of impaired blood flow through the liver is: -Etiology: The cause of impaired…
Portal Vein Thrombosis

What is Portal Vein Thrombosis?

Portal Vein Thrombosis is  the blockage or narrowing of the portal vein by a blood clot What is the Pathology of Portal Vein Thrombosis? The pathology of portal vein thrombosis is: -Etiology: The cause of portal vein thrombosis is prothrombotic…
Portal Vein Obstruction

What is Portal Vein Obstruction?

Portal vein obstruction is the blockage or narrowing of the portal vein by a blood clot. What is the Pathology of Portal Vein Obstruction? The pathology of portal vein obstruction is: -Etiology: The cause of portal vein obstruction is prothrombotic…
Hepatic Artery Compromise

What is Hepatic Artery Compromise?

Hepatic artery compromise is the blockage in blood flow to the liver.  What is the Pathology of Hepatic Artery Compromise? The pathology of hepatic artery compromise is: -Etiology: The cause of hepatic artery compromise is drugs or medication. -Genes involved:…
Impaired Blood Flow Into The Liver

What is Impaired Blood Flow Into The Liver?

Impaired blood flow into the liver is the inadequate blood flow towards the liver. Examples of impaired blood flow into the liver include:  Hepatic artery compromisePortal vein obstructionPortal vein thrombosis