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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 ... kwburak #LFTs #Elevated ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Elevated Liver Enzymes ... • Drugs • AIH ... disease US — Normal ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... #Causes
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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IgG typically elevated ... upper limit of normal ... If suspected, AIH ... AND IgG > 2x ULN ... Diagnosis #Management #Hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
intralobular bile ducts causes ... or slightly elevated ... early on but elevated ... • ALP > 1.5 x ULN ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology