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An Approach to Jaundice Workup Algorithm by CBC and LFT Pattern

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Jaundice #Workup
An Approach to Jaundice ... Workup Algorithm ... by CBC and LFT ... #Patterns #LFTs ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Jaundice Differential Diagnosis: A short guide

By Dr. Khudhur Mohammed @khudhur_moh

#jaundice #gastroenterology #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
Jaundice Differential ... khudhur_moh #jaundice ... #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #differential ... hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
Function Tests (LFTs ... (GGT) - Liver, biliary ... Conjugated/DBili) - Biliary ... Function #Tests #LFTs ... Interpretation #diagnosis #hepatology
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Jaundice - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... on Ultrasound Biliary ... Gallstones • Biliary ... #Causes #Hepatology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
breastfeeding jaundice ... and breastmilk jaundice ... manifest only as jaundice ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm ... discomfort Signs: Jaundice ... #PBC #Primary #Biliary ... #hepatology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Duct Stone • Biliary ... • Others #LFTs ... #Hepatology #LiverEnzymes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - CBD stone, Biliary ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs ... Transaminitis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Chronic - ongoing ↑ LFTs ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology