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Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
Hepatomegaly - Differential ... Cirrhosis #Hepatomegaly ... Algorithm #Causes #Hepatology
Hepatobiliary Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease
Acute sickle cell hepatic crisis:
 • Fever, acute onset RUQ pain,
jaundice and tender hepatomegaly ... onset RUQ pain, hepatomegaly ... Hepatobiliary #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
Causes of Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly in children

#Hepatomegaly #Splenomegaly #Hepatosplenomegaly #HSM #Differential #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Hepatomegaly ... in children #Hepatomegaly
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
splenomegaly, hepatomegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Right Sided Heart Failure Mnemonic: "AW HEAD"
ANOREXIA & NAUSEA 

WEIGHT GAIN 

HEPATOMEGALY 

EDEMA (BIPEDAL) 

ASCITES 

DISTENDED
WEIGHT GAIN HEPATOMEGALY
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Clinical Features: Fever, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Lymphadenopathy, Confusion
Classic lab findings in HLH: ↑↑ ferritin, Anemia,
Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #hematology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly ... neurology, back pain Haematology
Clinical Features and Complications of β-thalassaemia Major
 - Pallor
 - Jaundice
 - Bossing of the skull
Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly
Gaucher Disease 

Pathophsiology
 • Lysosomal storage disorder
 • Deficiency of ß-glucocerebrosidase
• Accumulation of glucosylceramide in macrophages
Diagnosis
Splenomegaly > 90% • Hepatomegaly