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Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
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Interpretation of LFTs ... • Near normal ... Hemolysis #liver #chemistry ... #diagnosis #differential ... #Hepatology #transaminitis
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Pregnancy - AFLP ... • Alcoholic hepatitis ... • Others #LFTs ... #Hepatology #LiverEnzymes
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... infiltration) Differential ... Hepatitis, Preeclampsia ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential