USMLE® Step 2 CK · Gastroenterology · Topic GI-CIRR-02
Hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension & hepatorenal syndrome
Hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension & hepatorenal syndrome (GI-CIRR-02) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Gastroenterology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 316). Guideline basis: 2026 ACG Clinical Guideline: Hepatic Encephalopathy; 2024 ADQI-ICA acute kidney injury in cirrhosis consensus. Covers: Hepatic encephalopathy — precipitants and treatment, Hepatorenal syndrome — diagnosis and treatment, Portal hypertension — TIPS and hepatopulmonary syndrome. Practice 35 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- GI-CIRR-02
- Chapter
- Gastroenterology
- Review Book Page
- p. 316
- QuestionBank Items
- 35 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2026 ACG Clinical Guideline: Hepatic Encephalopathy; 2024 ADQI-ICA acute kidney injury in cirrhosis consensus
Key Clinical Sections
- Hepatic encephalopathy — precipitants and treatment
- Hepatorenal syndrome — diagnosis and treatment
- Portal hypertension — TIPS and hepatopulmonary syndrome