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NAFLD Diagnosis Algorithm
Two-step diagnostic strategy for NAFLD
1st step: 
  - Clinical biomarkers, scoring systems- FIB4,
NAFLD Diagnosis ... inspection of liver ... #Liver #Disease ... #NAFLD #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... hepatocytes → Liver ... malaise) → Acute liver ... Transfer to a liver ... #Liver #Pregnancy
Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
Algorithm Malignant ... Non-Malignant • Fatty ... Liver • Cysts ... Cholangitis • Abscess ... #Hepatology
Diagnostic flow-chart to assess and monitor disease severity in the presence of suspected NAFLD and metabolic
to assess and monitor ... EASL–EASD–EASO Clinical ... non-alcoholic fatty ... liver disease ... Steatohepatitis #Workup #Algorithm
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Suspicion:
    ≤ 1 feature of
Liver Disease ( ... NAFLD) - Diagnosis ... #Liver #Disease ... #NAFLD #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... derangement of liver ... non-alcoholic fatty ... liver disease; ... #Hepatology #Liver
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... sources within abdominal ... febrilepodcast.com] #pyogenic #liver ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
the setting of liver ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... • Underlying liver ... hypertension • Liver ... #hepatology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
glucose by the liver ... contribution of liver ... before beginning treatment ... mellitus/DKA - Liver ... gluconeogenesis Liver
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
s/p colectomy, liver ... care center for diagnostic ... #SBP #clinical ... #ultrasound #abdominal ... #abscess