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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Management and Complications of Cirrhosis and Ascites

Ascites Workup Algorithm
Ascites Management
Refractory Ascites
Hyponatremia
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Hepatic Hydrothorax
AKI in
Ascites Workup Algorithm ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... LFTs, LDH, ESR, CRP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
IgG, IgA, RF, CRP ... Proteins #Subtypes #algorithm ... classification #Types #hematology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of CARP ... Pouchoscopy & Histology CARP ... Fistula, Tip of the "J" ... diagnosis #IBD #gastroenterology
First reliable sonographic sign of an intrauterine pregnancy is the yolk sac within the thick ringed
sac - Point of Care ... J. ... #IUP #yolksac #transvaginal
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
lactoferrin + CRP ... TinaPhamHang via Emory Gastroenterology ... and Hepatology ... Diagnosis #workup #gastroenterology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... referral to secondary care ... referral to secondary care ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #Liver