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Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... - Alcoholic hepatitis ... - Massive liver ... - Acute fatty liver ... #Differential #
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
>10 mmHg - clinically ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... Cirrhosis/acute hepatitis ... sarcoidosis) • Liver ... metastasis • Fatty liver
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Liver Disease in ... Hemolysis, Elevated Liver ... hemorrhage Acute Fatty Liver ... features: Liver ... BrighamChiefs #Liver
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... hepatocytes → Liver ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Preeclampsia, HELLP ... Transfer to a liver