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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... syndrome, Massive liver ... < 1.1: Biliary ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
(SAAG) - Differential ... >1.1 g/dl): - Cirrhosis ... ascites - Massive liver ... - Acute fatty liver ... Tuberculosis - Biliary
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... sarcoidosis) • Liver ... metastasis • Fatty liver ... pregnancy • Primary biliary
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Congenital, Others, Cirrhosis ... - CBD stone, Biliary ... diagnosis #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests