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

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... and serum albumin ... • Calculate SAAG ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... Veno-occlusive disease - Acute ... associated with bowel ischemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
Acute-phase Reactants Synthesized in the Liver 
Positive acute-phase reactants (concentrations increase with acute inflammation)
 - Immune-related
Synthesized in the Liver ... Haptoglobin - Serum ... amyloid A (SAA) ... Transthyretin (TBPA) - Albumin ... #Synthesis #Hepatology