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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... • Ascites is hepatic ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... #Ascites #Fluid
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... Liver disease ... - Acute fatty liver ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... - Massive liver ... #Serum #Ascites ... #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... of portal HTN: ascites ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... : • Cardiac causes ... #causes #hepatology
Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Presents as right sided in 85% of cases
 • Fluid studies:
Hepatic Hydrothorax ... sided in 85% of cases ... TIPS, Liver transplant ... #Hydrothorax #diagnosis ... #hepatology #pulmonary
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
or venipuncture sites ... DIC • Severe Liver ... Treat primary cause ... #diagnosis #causes ... treatment #management #hematology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
LFTs R-value: Serum ... • Albumin • Coagulation ... replaced by non-hepatic ... disease: > 2 • NASH ... #chemistry #diagnosis
Monkeypox Skin Rash
30 yr F and her 6 yr daughter purchased 2 prairie dogs 10 days
Monkeypox Skin Rash ... dogs 10 days ago (pers ... Diagnosis? ... lesions, body fluids ... clinical #photo #dermatology