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Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Acute Liver Injury ... - Differential ... Liver Injury: ... , CMV, VZV • Trauma ... #differential #
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... of Pregnancy (AFLP ... nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... AP, ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr ... infiltration) Differential
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Diagnosis/differential ... No other intra-abdominal ... injury on CT scan ... Labeled Schematic ... FAST #Positive #trauma
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential ... RBCs, muscle, liver ... : • Early acute ... meningitis • Cerebral hemorrhage ... Demand ischemia • Trauma
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
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- Differential ... Pseudo-obstruction Acute ... Ogilvie's Syndrome • Trauma ... Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage ... Sclerosis, Spinal Injury
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
re-exams (normal CXR ... injuries to spleen, liver ... peritonitis and hemorrhagic ... with hemorrhage ... pattern on your differential