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Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
) in Cirrhosis - ... Management Algorithm ... 3 nodules, <3 cm ... #Cirrhosis #Management ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #nephrology #insipidus
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
family history of HCC ... injury (INR > 2, ... bilirubin > 3 mg ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Acute ... Hospitalization required #Acute ... #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... Step 2: If TS is ... Step 3: All patients ... Patients with cirrhosis ... #diagnosis #management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Causes of acute ... diarrhea 2. ... Lactose intolerance 3. ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
RNA • R 2-5: ... RNA • R < 2: ... hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... muscle injury: > 3 ... #differential #Hepatology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
common in APL (2- ... Moderate > 2/3 and ... fluid overload, PCC ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... liver disease: > 2 ... hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... muscle injury: > 3 ... #hepatology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
hospitalization) 3. ... Contraindicated in cirrhosis ... NS • Give 250 cc ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management ... #hyponatremia #nephrology