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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... and serum albumin ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... according to the serum ... ascites albumin ... #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... Diagnosis Table - Serum ... Ascites Albumin ... #Differential # ... #SAAG #hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum ... to Ascites Albumin ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #Fluid #Serum #Albumin ... Interpretation #Differential
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Albumin for Management ... 8g per liter of ascites ... removed • Acute ... terlipressin #Albumin ... Cirrhosis #treatment #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) - Differential ... Veno-occlusive disease - Acute ... #Ascites #Albumin ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
: cell count + differential ... , albumin, protein ... , culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... diuretic-resistant • Medications ... Management #Summary #Hepatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... → Refer to hematology ... • Reaction to Medications ... Thrombocytosis #Platelets #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... , albumin and total ... perforation), Serum ... #workup #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Causes of Neutrophilia - Increased Neutrophils - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infection
 • Bacterial
 • Abscess
 • Viral
Medications
Neutrophils - Differential ... Abscess • Viral Medications ... Polycythemia vera Acute ... #Neutrophils #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology