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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
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
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
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
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... hyperpigmentation • Jaundice ... slightly elevated • Bilirubin ... #Biliary #Cirrhosis ... diagnosis #workup #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
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
Liver Chemistry Tests - AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase and Bilirubin Metabolism
AST and ALT:
 • AST: liver
Phosphatase and Bilirubin ... CAST) • ALT: primarily ... initial insult Bilirubin ... #Hepatology #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #LFTs
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
function: INR, bilirubin ... pregnancy • Primary ... biliary cirrhosis ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
90%) • Other: Jaundice ... Lipase, Ca2+, LFTs ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... MRCP (necrosis, biliary ... Management #Treatment #Gastroenterology