Acute liver failure

Acute liver failure

Definition

Rapid deterioration of liver function causing encephalopathy and coagulopathy. It results from damage to the liver parenchyma usually secondary to acetaminophen overdose or viral infections.

Also known as acute hepatic failure, fulminant hepatic failure — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Liver Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Liver Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0