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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
) - Summary PBC ... Diagnosis: • ... bile ducts Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... #workup #hepatology
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... HELLP - Grafts, Valves ... Drug-associated, PCH ... #Diagnosis #hematology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
asymptomatic at diagnosis ... liver disease management ... #Cholangitis #diagnosis ... #management #summary ... #Hepatology
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease algorithm.
 
For those patients with NAFLD or liver disease of unknown aetiology,
fibrosis score with values ... ELF and imaging ... 4, fibrosis-4; HCC ... algorithm #Referral #Management ... #Hepatology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
initiation • Differential ... unless severe APLS ... fluid overload, PCC ... coagulopathy, RRT/IMV as ... #management #hematology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Summary Definition ... other causes of neurologic ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #hepatology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
) Summary ALS: combination ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Here's a quick summary ... proximal portion as ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... and Management ... : cell count + differential ... #Management #Summary ... #Hepatology #SAAG
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Serologic and EMG ... #management #neurology