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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs ... #Elevated #Abnormal ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Elevated Liver Enzymes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease US — Normal ... • Others #LFTs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... likely - Mid range/ULN ... • If all normal ... endocrinology #calcium #elevated ... #evaluation #workup
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Interpretation of LFTs ... R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ... ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ... specificity to elevated ... transaminitis #LFTs
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
2) Lipase > 3x ULN ... Lipase, Ca2+, LFTs ... Imaging: US (biliary evaluation ... diagnosis, can be normal