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Posted On : 01 Jul 2005

Why there is palmar erythema and parotid swelling in chronic liver disease?

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LAKSHMI THIRUNAGARI

ESTROGEN EXCESS

19 years ago

manar sayed

in chronic liver disease there is dysfunction of the liver cells, causing hyperestrogenemia with release of vasodilator substances causing palmar erythema.
enlargement of the parotid gland may be due to cialadenitis 2ry to autoimmune process, also esp. seen in acoholics

19 years ago

Cautery

In chronic liver disease there is an excess of estrogen which causes palmar erythema
???and the parotid swelling is due to poor oral hygine???

19 years ago

ireneo

telangiectasias

19 years ago

pediatriconcall

Palmar erythema in chronic liver disease occurs due to opening of AV channels. Parotid enlargement may be due to direct viral involvement, hormonal imbalance.

19 years ago

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