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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 ... Algorithm by CBC and LFT ... DrEricStrong #Jaundice ... Algorithm #Patterns #LFTs ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Primer - Guide to calling ... Important findings: jaundice ... - Vitals - LFTs ... #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Jaundice - Differential ... on Ultrasound Biliary ... Gallstones • Biliary ... Cholangitis #Jaundice ... Algorithm #Causes #Hepatology
Summary table of comparison of the difference between primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis
between primary biliary ... #differential #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Gastroenterology ... Primer Guide to Calling ... CBC - Coags, LFTs ... GIConsult #Primer #Calling ... #Referral #Gastroenterology
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Function Test (LFTs ... the liver ALP - Biliary ... #FunctionTest #LFTs ... Transaminitis #diagnosis #hepatology
Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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Causes of Biliary ... AUPBD • Stones: Biliary ... @drkeithsiau #Biliary ... differential #diagnosis #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... discomfort Signs: Jaundice ... #PBC #Primary #Biliary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
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
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Duct Stone • Biliary ... • Others #LFTs ... #Hepatology #LiverEnzymes