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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm ALP ... Highest • Bone • Liver ... Intestine - Other causes ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Algorithm 1. ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
intralobular bile ducts causes ... cholestasis → Cirrhosis/Liver ... PBC Labs: • Alkaline ... or higher • Liver ... #workup #hepatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Algorithm Polycythemia ... an underlying cause ... Look back in the chart ... you’ll do a good workup ... #Algorithm #workup
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
of hemolysis or liver ... shortly after birth ... and stress may cause ... Congenital #bilirubin #hepatology ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Hypercoagulable Workup ... more premature births ... maternal chromosomal causes ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hematology