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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
Diseases of the Biliary Tract
Asymptomatic gallstones - Asymptomatic
Symptomatic gallstones - Biliary pain
Cholesterolosis of gallbladder - Usually
Diseases of the Biliary ... asymptomatic, high risk ... cholecystitis - Biliary ... Asymptomatic or biliary ... pain, jaundice,
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology
Environmental Risk Factors: Geographic location, Smoking, Microbial triggers, Xenobiotics, Nail polish
Epigentics Risk
Primary Biliary ... Environmental Risk ... polish Epigentics Risk ... methylation Genetic Risk ... Pathophysiology #hepatology
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
Threshold for Initiating Exchange Transfusion by Risk Stratum. Bhutani et al. Pediatrics. 1999.

#Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Management
Transfusion by Risk ... Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neonatal #Jaundice ... Hyperbilirubinemia #Risk
Assess risk for developing subsequent neurotoxicity.

This will tell you: a) phototherapy or b) exchange transfusion

#Peds #Pediatrics
Assess risk for ... Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neonatal #Jaundice ... Hyperbilirubinemia #Risk
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... hyperpigmentation • Jaundice ... No extrahepatic biliary ... malignancy #Primary #Biliary ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology
Risk Stratification for Developing Severe Hyperbilirubinemia. Bhutani et al. Pediatrics. 1999.

In general, babies at low-risk and
Risk Stratification ... babies at low-risk ... low-intermediate risk ... Peds #Pediatrics #Management ... #Neonatal #Jaundice
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Diagnosis and Management ... diagnosis and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection ... acute leukemia Management ... #treatment #hematology
Suggested algorithm for follow-up of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
Mayo Clinic Risk Stratification Model. CBC,
) Mayo Clinic Risk ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #multiplemyeloma