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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... sinusoid with (ie Portal ... Hypertension): ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... #Serum #Albumin
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... Portal hypertension ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hepatology #SAAG
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Diagnosis High albumin ... syndrome) - Portal ... #Serum #Ascites ... Diagnosis #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... Diagnosis Portal ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #hepatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Cough • Dyspnea ... • Increased Serum ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... #lymphoma #diagnosis ... classification #hematology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... , culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... /dL suggests portal ... hypertensive source ... #Summary #Hepatology