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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
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Jaundice - Differential ... on Ultrasound Biliary ... Gallstones • Biliary ... Cholangiocarcinoma • Primary ... Algorithm #Causes #Hepatology
Summary table of comparison of the difference between primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis
difference between primary ... biliary cholangitis ... (PBC) and primary ... #differential #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Cholestatic Liver Disease: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis vs Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

#pathophysiology #pbc #psc #hepatology #comparison
Liver Disease: Primary ... Biliary Cirrhosis ... vs Primary Sclerosing ... pathophysiology #pbc #psc #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... discomfort Signs: Jaundice ... with PBC #PBC #Primary ... #Biliary #Cirrhosis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Liver Consult Primer ... Important findings: jaundice ... - Vitals - LFTs ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Causes of Severe Acute Liver Injury
 - Ichemic hepatitis
 - Acute biliary obstruction
 - Drug-Induced liver
hepatitis - Acute biliary ... Hemochromatosis - Primary ... biliary cholangitis ... #Differential #Hepatology
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
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology
Environmental Risk Factors: Geographic location, Smoking, Microbial triggers, Xenobiotics, Nail polish
Epigentics Risk
Primary Biliary ... inflammation and biliary ... Cholestasis #PBC #Primary ... #Biliary #Cirrhosis ... Pathophysiology #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... hyperpigmentation • Jaundice ... No extrahepatic biliary ... #Biliary #Cirrhosis ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology