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Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
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Interpretation of LFTs ... Hepatocellular - Check Acute ... Mixed - Check Acute ... #differential #Hepatology ... transaminitis #LFTs
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... of Pregnancy (AFLP ... (DIC, ascites, jaundice ... iMedEducation #AFLP ... Pregnancy #hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... Important findings: jaundice ... - Vitals - LFTs ... disease work up ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Pruritus, Mild jaundice ... and hemorrhage Acute ... Pregnancy (AFLP) ... Disease #Pregnancy #hepatology ... diagnosis #icp #HELLP #AFLP
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
hyperpigmentation • Jaundice ... obstruction • ALP ... or higher • Liver ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup ... #hepatology