HPB

Question 1

Describe the appearance of faeces and urine in a patient with hepatocellular jaundice

Answer 1

Urine is beer-like

Faeces normal/pale

Question 2

Describe the appearance of faeces and urine in a patient with haemolytic jaundice

Answer 2

Dark urine and faeces

Question 3

Describe the appearance of faeces and urine in a patient with obstructive jaundice

Answer 3

Dark urine - beer like

Pale stool

Question 4

What structures lie within the porta hepatis?

Answer 4

Hepatic arteries, portal vein, bile ducts

Question 5

What is the role of the triangular and coronary ligaments in relation to the liver?

Answer 5

They connect it to the diaphragm