acute liver failure
ICD-10: K72MeSH: D017114ORPHA: 90062
Overview
rapid deterioration of liver function causing encephalopathy and coagulopathy
Available Treatments (0)
No treatments linked yet
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Clinical Presentation
Signs and symptoms associated with acute liver failure, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.
JaundiceHepatocellular necrosisElevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentrationHepatitisEmotional labilityAgitationAdrenal insufficiencyBruising susceptibilityConfusionSlurred speechThrombocytopeniaHypoglycemiaHyperammonemiaVomitingDiarrheaNauseaDrowsinessHepatic necrosisHepatic periportal necrosisHypotensionAbnormal pattern of respirationAbnormal respiratory system physiologyReduced coagulation factor V activityAbnormality of the coagulation cascadeProlonged prothrombin timeReduced factor VII activityReduced factor X activityIncreased factor VIII activityDepressionSkin rashSeizureAtaxiaComaEncephalopathyAbnormal bleedingAcute kidney injuryAcidosisFeverAlkalosisIntracranial hemorrhageCerebral edemaGastrointestinal hemorrhageIncoordinationIncreased intracranial pressureDeep venous thrombosisHyperventilationPain insensitivityHypocapniaShockEuphoria
Classification & Codes
ICD-10 Code
K72MeSH Code
D017114Orphanet Code
ORPHA:90062acute liver failure
| ICD-10 | K72 |
| MeSH | D017114 |
| Orphanet | ORPHA:90062 |
| Treatments | 0 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 50 signs |
| Status | published |
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO