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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... parasitosis #Pruritus ... #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... liver failure • Primary ... cholangitis • Primary ... Malnutrition • Protein-losing ... #Hepatology #causes
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Ascites PMN > ... Secondary prophylaxis ... ) prophylaxis Primary ... protein (< 1.5g/L) ascites ... #hepatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... parasitosis #Pruritus ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Proposed Schema for the Management of Pruritus in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). 

Cholestyramine up to 4g
Schema for the Management ... of Pruritus in ... Primary Biliary ... #Primary #Biliary ... #Hepatology #Algorithm
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... with no primary ... • Hematologic ... Polycythemia vera) Management ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Protein Losing Enteropathy
Clinical Presentation:
 • Volume overload: Peripheral edema, pleural effusion or ascites.
 • Gl symptoms
Protein Losing Enteropathy ... pleural effusion or ascites ... with lymphatics: Primary ... or secondary Treatment ... Enteropathy #diagnosis #management
Refractory Ascites - Ascites that cannot be mobilized or early recurrence that cannot be prevented
Diuretic Resistant:
- Ascites that ... kg over 4 days, Urinary ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #hepatology