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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
made in the liver ... or not by the liver ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: • Aka ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... Interpretation #Differential
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
: cell count + differential ... culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... ULN • Protein: level ... effects ( severe AKI ... Management #Summary #Hepatology
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
from contiguous focus ... sources within abdominal ... ) • Traumatic injury ... children #peds #differential ... #diagnosis #hepatology