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Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
Polycythemia • Multiple Myeloma ... Non-Malignant • Fatty Liver ... • Budd-Chiari Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hepatology
Elevated Transaminases / Transaminitis - Differential Diagnosis

 • Infectious: HAV, HCV, HEV, EBV, HSV, CMV
 •
lymphoma, melanoma, myeloma ... Trauma: Shock liver ... • Autoimmune hepatitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #hepatology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
• Nephrotic Syndrome ... , Ischemic Liver ... • Cardiac: - Atrial ... thrombus - atrial ... septic emboli) - Myxoma
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... vein: Budd-chiari syndrome ... lymphoma, melanoma, myeloma ... • Gilbert's syndrome ... diagnosis #algorithm #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... lung disease Caused ... cycles after right atrial ... blood gas (ABC) ... management #treatment #hepatology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Concussion Other Causes ... • Glaucoma • Leber ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... ophthalmology #causes
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
•
changes (POEMS syndrome ... HBV, EBV, VZV, hepatitis ... Sarcoidosis) • Liver ... ETOH, autoimmune hepatitis ... PBC, PSC, Viral hepatitis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... severe alcoholic hepatitis ... • Caused by splanchnic ... Exclude other AKI causes ... #Hepatology #Nephrology