Anhepatic jaundice

Anhepatic jaundice

Anhepatic jaundice (icterus anhepaticus) is a form of jaundice in which there is no liver function.

The term "anghepathic" comes from the prefix "an-" (meaning "without") and the Greek word "hepar" ("liver"). Thus, anhepatic jaundice literally means “jaundice without liver.”

This rare condition can develop after complete removal of the liver (for example, as a result of injury) or in severe illnesses that lead to complete loss of liver function.

The main manifestation of anhepatic jaundice is icteric staining of the skin and mucous membranes associated with the accumulation of bilirubin. This occurs due to the inability of an absent or nonfunctioning liver to remove bilirubin from the bloodstream.

Other symptoms include dark urine, discolored stool, and itchy skin. Severe metabolic disorders associated with loss of liver function also develop.

Treatment of anhepatic jaundice consists of prompt liver transplantation. Without transplantation, this condition progresses rapidly and is fatal.

Jaundice Anhepathic Jaundice is an acute inflammation of the bile ducts and/or gallbladder, accompanied by a significant disorder of pigment metabolism. In most cases, it is caused by parasites - opisthorchis and fasciola. But even less often, chronic gastritis, tonsillitis and other infectious diseases lead to this condition. Some types of food toxic infections also lead to disorders of bilirubin metabolism. But in response to allergic influences, so-called obstructive jaundice often develops, caused by obstruction of the bile ducts. In addition, yellowness of the skin and mucous membranes occurs in acute and chronic hepatitis of various etiologies, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, helminthic infestation and other pathological processes. However, in most cases it is not possible to reliably determine the cause of jaundice, and it is called mechanical or unconjugated. Chronic obstructive jaundice may be caused by