Hepatorenal syndrome

Also known as: HRS

Functional kidney failure in advanced cirrhosis.

Medical specialty: Nephrology
Subspecialty: Nephrology / Acute kidney injury
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Splanchnic vasodilation reduces renal perfusion.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (6)

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