hepatic and biliary disorders
Acute Liver Failure
Etiology of Acute Liver Failure
Overall, themost common causesof acute liver failure are Viruses, primarily hepatitis B Drugs and toxins, most commonlyacetaminophen In countries with poor sanitation, viral hepatitis is usually considered the most common cause; in countries where there is effective sanitation, toxins are usually considered the most common cause. Overall, the most common viral cause is Hepatitis B, Acute , often with The most common toxin is Acetaminophen Poisoning ; toxicity is dose-related. Predisposing factors for Less common causesinclude Vascular disorders Metabolic disorders Autoimmune hepatitis Vascular causes include hepatic vein thrombosis ( Budd-Chiari Syndrome ), 