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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Diagnosis Algorithm ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Basics of Biliary Strictures on Endoscopy
 - Causes of Biliary strictures
 - Benign Strictures Classification
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on Endoscopy - Causes ... Benign Strictures Classification ... - Diagnostic modalities ... #management #ercp ... #gastroenterology
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
and SUN Classification ... Inflammation of the iris, ciliary ... #SUN #Classification ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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Causes of Biliary ... Dilatation - Differential ... Diagnosis • Physiological ... #differential # ... #gastroenterology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
or flank (Grey-Turner ... HyperCa2+ • Other: ERCP ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... (necrosis, biliary ... Management #Treatment #Gastroenterology
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... miscellaneous causes ... #Jaundice #Classification ... #diagnosis #conjugated ... #unconjugated #differential
Causes of Increased Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)
Increased serum amylase is not always due to pancreatitis. Here are some
Causes of Increased ... Pancreatitis, Pseudocyst, ERCP ... / Surgery, Biliary ... Amylase #elevation #diagnosis ... #differential #
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone/Area Postrema:
 • Drugs:
	- Chemo agents
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Causes of Nausea ... Diagnosis Framework ... Hyperthyroidism Cortex ... #diagnosis #causes ... #gastroenterology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... agents ex. lead, copper ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #classification
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 • Inflammation
Causes of Anterior ... Uveitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Anterior ... Anterior-iris +/-ciliary ... #Diagnosis #Causes