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Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... - Differential ... - Hepatic: • Cirrhosis ... disease • Acute liver ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... - Differential ... >10 mmHg - clinically ... Clues to non-cirrhotic ... #hepatology
Clinical features of Liver Disease in Children

#Cirrhosis #LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam #Findings #Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics #Hepatology

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Clinical features ... of Liver Disease ... #LiverFailure # ... Signs #Symptoms ... #Hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... Peritoneum Portal hypertension ... - Cirrhosis ... #differential # ... hepatology #SAAG
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... develops (DIC, ascites ... infiltration) Differential ... #Pregnancy #hepatology ... #obstetrics #obgyn
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... with or without cirrhosis ... resolution of symptoms ... management #treatment #hepatology