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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
- Differential ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Disease Normal ... #Causes #Hematology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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• Signs and symptoms ... Iron-deficiency anemia ... treatment • Elevated liver ... without discernable cause ... #gastroenterology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
of hemolysis or liver ... as jaundice on clinical ... examination; nonspecific symptoms ... and stress may cause ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Viral Infection Clinical ... : • Livedo reticularis ... Reticulocytosis • Hyperbilirubinemia ... younger pts) Differential ... #hematology #diagnosis
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... = nonspecific (nausea ... infiltration) Differential ... #Pregnancy #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... symptoms/signs ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #Differential #
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... suspected HH based on symptoms ... <45% and SF is normal ... diagnosis #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... experience some symptoms ... well as varying clinical ... These causes could ... Normal range11.5