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Overview of Pancreatic Cysts
True Epithelial Cyst
Serous Cystadenoma (SCA)
Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm (MCN)
Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN)
Cystic Neuroendocrine
of Pancreatic Cysts ... True Epithelial Cyst ... #comparison #table ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis on Endoscopic Ultrasound EUS
Features of low cancer risk: No symptoms caused by the
Diagnosis on Endoscopic ... risk: No symptoms caused ... risk: Symptoms caused ... #Diagnosis #EUS ... #risk #gastroenterology
Liver Chemistry Tests - AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase and Bilirubin Metabolism
AST and ALT:
 • AST: liver
Liver Chemistry ... Phosphatase and Bilirubin ... Rest cytoplasmic (CAST ... initial insult Bilirubin ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis
Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cystic:
 • Benign 
     - Simple: Simple
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Simple: Simple cyst ... Complex: Hydatid Cyst ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign Cystic 
 • Cyst
 • Polycystic Liver Disease
 • Caroli's
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Benign Cystic • Cyst ... Cystadenoma • Hydatid Cyst ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
- Differential Diagnosis ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Ascariasis, Choledochal cyst ... week • Direct bilirubin ... #differential #diagnosis
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
of hemolysis or liver ... and stress may cause ... predominantly a mixed ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
• Increased bilirubin ... miscellaneous causes ... cholangitis, choledochal cyst ... Classification #diagnosis ... #differential #causes
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
RNA • R 2-5: Mixed ... hepatocellular injury • Bilirubin ... week • Direct bilirubin ... Elevation: • Bilirubin ... #chemistry #diagnosis