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An Approach to Jaundice Workup Algorithm by CBC and LFT Pattern

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Jaundice #Workup
Workup Algorithm ... Pattern - Dr. ... Jaundice #Workup #Algorithm ... #Patterns #LFTs ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
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Cytoplasmic Patterns ... Nuclear Patterns ... • Homogeneous pattern ... • Centromere pattern ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #ANA
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
serial dilution, a pattern ... significant • Pattern ... : The ANA patterns ... Patterns and Associated ... #patterns #rheumatology
Evaluation abnormal liver tests in pregnancy
- Cholestatic Pattern
- Hepatocellular Pattern

#LFTs #transaminits #pregnancy #obgyn #obstetrics #hepatology #diagnosis
- Cholestatic Pattern ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... obgyn #obstetrics #hepatology ... #differential #algorithm
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... Ann Marie Kumfer ... Antinuclear #Antibodies #ANA ... #patterns #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear Patterns
Homogeneous pattern: 
 • SLE, SSc, AIH, JIA
 • dsDNA, chromatin,
Testing - Nuclear Patterns ... Homogeneous pattern ... cases) Speckled pattern ... Ku Centromere pattern ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #ANA
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... dz Cholestatic Pattern ... Others, Cirrhosis (any ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... planopilaris Pattern ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK+
Clinical
 • First 3 decades of life, M>F
 • Often nodal +
in LN sinuses and ... Lymphohistiocytic pattern ... • Small cell pattern ... • Hodgkin-like pattern ... • Composite pattern