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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
- Differential Diagnosis ... AIH, Wilsons, Pregnancy ... - AFLP, HELLP ... Congenital, Others, Cirrhosis ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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• Wilson's • Pregnancy ... - AFLP, HELLP ... Infiltrative • Cirrhosis ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
(AFLP) Three syndromes ... child * Severe cases ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... #obstetrics #hematology ... #diagnosis #table
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
- Diagnosis Algorithm ... pruritus after pregnancy ... Elevated ALP 2. ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
critically ill pregnant ... child * Severe cases ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm ALP ... Intestine - Other causes ... - Drugs - Pregnancy ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Infectious ... Congestive • Cirrhosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Fatty Liver of Pregnancy ... (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... = nonspecific (nausea ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... to non-cirrhotic ... Fatty liver of pregnancy ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #hepatology
Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Malignant ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hepatology