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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Wilsons, Pregnancy - AFLP ... , HELLP • Moderate ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... pre-eclampsia * High LDH ... #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #table #comparison
Causes of AKI in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis
Creatinine - Platelets - Transaminases - LDH - PT/PTT
Transaminases - LDH ... Progression • HUS • HELLP ... Nephritis • AFLP ... Diagnosis #Causes #table
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... pre-eclampsia * High LDH ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... Diagnosis #Comparison #Table
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Pregnancy - AFLP ... , HELLP Moderate ... disease US — Normal ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
, no necrosis HELLP ... of Pregnancy (AFLP ... Disease #Pregnancy #hepatology ... diagnosis #icp #HELLP ... #AFLP
Isolated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Direct Hyperbilirubinemia: Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome
Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia: 
 - Trauma, Hematoma,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transfusion - LDH ... Reticulocyte Count Abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Pregnancy: HELLP ... function may be abnormal ... muscle, kidneys • LDH ... #hepatology
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Haptoglobin • ↑ LDH ... Reticulocytes • Abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
and Management Algorithm ... , Haptoglobin, LDH ... hemosiderin • PT/aPTT normal ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #hematology