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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - Malignancy Screening and Surveillance Recommendations 

Cholangiocarcinoma 
 - Annual US or
Primary sclerosing ... or MRCP & CA 19 ... q 6 months +/- AFP ... CRC - IBD - ... #Surveillance #Gastroenterology
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
- Differential Diagnosis ... or AST > ALP): ... Ducts - CBD ... stone, Biliary ... stricture, PSC,
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Differential Diagnosis ... Leukocytes • Malignancy ... Pain -> RUQ -> US ... - Drugs - Primary ... duct stricture/Stones
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... hyperpigmentation • Jaundice ... obstruction • ALP ... - gallstone or malignancy ... #Primary #Biliary
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
The 6 C’s of Primary ... to multi-focal biliary ... asymptomatic at diagnosis ... • COLITIS - PSC-IBD ... judicious use of ERCP
Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). 

US, ultrasound; MRCP, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography; ALP,
Algorithm for the Diagnosis ... of Primary Biliary ... US, ultrasound; ... MRCP, magnetic resonance ... cholangiopancreatography; ALP
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
90%) • Other: Jaundice ... ) • Imaging: US ... (necrosis, biliary ... , stones), CTA if ... Management #Treatment #Gastroenterology
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Blood in stool • Jaundice ... causes RUQ: • Biliary ... • Functional biliary ... dysfunction • PSC ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... of endoscopic removal ... for endoscopic removal ... and detection of malignant ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology