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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... and serum albumin ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia ... Hypothyroid • Liver ... #Macrocytic #Anemia ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hematology
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... serum ascites albumin ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #gradient #hepatology ... #algorithm
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Low ... Renal Disease, Liver ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver ... #MCV #Algorithm ... #hematology
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Algorithm Steatorrhea ... Overgrowth • Liver ... • Mesenteric Ischemia ... Screen with CBC, albumin ... #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Diagnosis and Management ... #differential #Diagnosis ... #Management #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm 1. ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Elevated Liver Enzymes ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Severe ... Drugs/Toxins • Ischemia ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology