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Bilirubin Metabolism - Pathophysiology
 • Conjugated Bilirubin
 • Unconjugated Bilirubin

By Dr. Khushboo Gala @LouLectures

#Bilirubin #Metabolism #Pathophysiology
Bilirubin Metabolism ... - Pathophysiology ... • Conjugated Bilirubin ... #Metabolism #Pathophysiology ... #hepatology #Liver
Functions of the Liver

Storage 
Degradation 
Metabolism 
Synthesis 

#Pathophysiology #Functions #Liver #Hepatology #Synthesis #Storage #Metabolism
Functions of the Liver ... Synthesis #Pathophysiology ... #Functions #Liver ... #Hepatology #Synthesis ... #Storage #Metabolism
Liver Chemistry Tests - AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase and Bilirubin Metabolism
AST and ALT:
 • AST: liver
Phosphatase and Bilirubin ... Metabolism AST ... metabolism: • ... Tests #Laboratory #Metabolism ... #Hepatology #Pathophysiology
Biochemistry and Metabolism of Bilirubin
Hemolysis → Hemoglobin → Heme → Biliverdin → Unconjugated Bilirubin (a.k.a. "indirect
Biochemistry and Metabolism ... "indirect bilirubin ... #Biochemistry #Metabolism ... #pathophysiology ... #hepatology
Bilirubin metabolism and pathophysiology of jaundice 

#Bilirubin #metabolism #pathophysiology #jaundice #hepatology
Bilirubin metabolism ... and pathophysiology ... of jaundice #Bilirubin ... #metabolism #pathophysiology ... #jaundice #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... free fatty acid metabolism ... Intermediate fatty acid metabolism ... = nonspecific (nausea ... #Pregnancy #hepatology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
non-ICU vs ICU causes ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... • Metabolic/Hereditary ... week • Direct bilirubin ... Elevation: • Bilirubin ... diagnosis #algorithm #hepatology
Lipoprotein Metabolism

Enterocytes release absorbed lipids the form of triglyceride-rich chylomicrons. These are acted upon by endothelial
Lipoprotein Metabolism ... transported to liver ... The liver uses this ... #Cholesterol #Metabolism ... #Pathophysiology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
function: INR, bilirubin ... Post-Hepatic: • Cardiac causes ... sarcoidosis) • Liver ... metastasis • Fatty liver ... #hepatology