You are currently viewing [Very Cool] Mnemonic : Causes of Hepatic Cirrhosis

Liver scarring and failure due to long-term liver damage can result from various causes. 

Common causes include hepatitis and heavy alcohol consumption over time. Cirrhosis causes irreversible liver damage, but further damage can be mitigated. (Source)

How To Remember Causes of Hepatic Cirrhosis

Causes of Hepatic Cirrhosis

  • Hemochromatosis (primary)
  • Enzyme deficiency (alpha-1-anti-trypsin)
  • Post hepatic (infection + drug induced)
  • Alcoholic
  • Tyrosinosis
  • Indian childhood (galactosemia)
  • Cardiac/ Cholestatic (biliary)/ Cancer/Copper (Wilson’s)

Mnemonic: “HEPATIC 

 

Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Causes of Hepatic Cirrhosis

Mnemonic _ Causes of Hepatic Cirrhosis

Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.

Dr. Arin Nandi

Passionate About Medical Science & Helping Future Doctors Achieve Top Ranks In Medical Exams. He is professionally a dentist as well as a public health expert from JIPMER (1), (2)working in health department
Author