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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... syndrome, Massive liver ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... paracentesis: • Cell ... #Differential # ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic liver disease (cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis) - 80%
Underlying malignancy - 10%
Congestive heart
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis Chronic ... liver disease ( ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hepatology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Megaloblastic anemia, Liver ... - Thalassemia, Liver ... Morphology #Atlas #key #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hematology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
either made in the liver ... or not by the liver ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... Interpretation #Differential
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease • Acute liver ... #Differential # ... #Hepatology #causes
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... Approach and Differential ... Diagnosis The ... Routine tests: Cell ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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the spleen or liver ... Diagnosis of B-Symptoms ... NonHodgkins #comparison #oncology ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology
Hepatobiliary Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease
Acute sickle cell hepatic crisis:
 • Fever, acute onset RUQ pain,
Acute sickle cell ... Liver transplant ... Hepatobiliary #hepatology ... #hepatitis #differential ... #diagnosis
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Liver disease ... - Acute fatty liver ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hepatology #SAAG