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Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... box indicates all ... non-alcoholic fatty ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... #Hepatology #Liver
NAFLD Diagnosis Algorithm
Two-step diagnostic strategy for NAFLD
1st step: 
  - Clinical biomarkers, scoring systems- FIB4,
Algorithm Two-step ... 2nd step: - Ultrasound-based ... #NonAlcoholic #Fatty ... #Liver #Disease ... #Algorithm #hepatology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
stores in the liver ... which mobilizes fatty ... hormones that work ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical ... Normal kidney ultrasound ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... evaluation essential in all ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology