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Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
(eg, hemolytic anemias ... hepatocyte damage (eg, hepatitis ... , hepatic cirrhosis ... drugs, biliary cirrhosis ... #differential #causes
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... and petechiae Causes ... : - Hepatitis ... Treatment: ... #oncology #hematology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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changes (POEMS syndrome ... HBV, EBV, VZV, hepatitis ... Liver disease: Cirrhosis ... PBC, PSC, Viral hepatitis ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... ocular lesions: keratitis ... progression of cirrhosis ... , jaundice ... #Inflammatory #Syndrome
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
arteriovenous shunting causes ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... : jaundice, ascites ... #cirrhosis #diagnosis ... #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... liver disease: cirrhosis ... severe alcoholic hepatitis ... Treatment Overview ... #Hepatology #Nephrology