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Cirrhosis: Likelihood Ratios

Introduction: Irreversible chronic liver disease (insufficiency). Commonly caused by viral hepatitis (see HBV and HCV) or alcohol (see Alcoholism). See also Hepatic Encephalopathy.

For diagnostic signs, this provides a great review: http://www.turner-white.com/pdf/hp_jul03_stigmata.pdf

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The likelihood ratios of findings for Cirrhosis are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

Pre-Test Probability (Prevalence): %. Post-Test Probability (Predictive Value): %. Switch to display mode.
**Note that calculating probabilities from more than one finding is inherently inaccurate because findings are not independent. (For example, using two positive findings that share a common pathogenesis is likely to overestimate the true probability.)
Good Positive and Negative Likelihood Ratios
FindingResult +LR-LR
[ + ] Jaundice + 0 - 2.50.3
Poorly Diagnostic Findings
FindingResult +LR-LR
[ + ] Gynecomastia Sensitivity = 44%
[ + ] Spider Angiomata Sensitivity = 33%
Findings With Unspecified Accuracy
FindingResult +LR-LR
[ + ] Ascites No accuracy specified.
[ + ] Asterixis No accuracy specified.