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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... suspected: • Signs ... treatment • Elevated liver ... without discernable cause ... #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... If other causes ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... diagnosis #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Renal Failure • Liver ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... #causes
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... intralobular bile ducts causes ... failure PBC Signs ... or higher • Liver ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... high WBC count cause ... - 80% have fever ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Low phosphorus level ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... Phosphatase: • Other causes ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ABC's and Don't Ever ... for reversible cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Pain reported at level ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm