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NAFLD Diagnosis Algorithm
Two-step diagnostic strategy for NAFLD
1st step: 
  - Clinical biomarkers, scoring systems- FIB4,
Algorithm Two-step ... 1st step: - Clinical ... 2nd step: - Ultrasound-based ... #Disease #NAFLD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... a diagnosis of NAFLD ... dehydrogenase; NAFLD ... disease; T2DM, ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound
Diagnostic flow-chart to assess and monitor disease severity in the presence of suspected NAFLD and metabolic
assess and monitor disease ... EASL–EASD–EASO Clinical ... Guidelines for the management ... non-alcoholic fatty liver ... Steatohepatitis #Workup #Algorithm
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
gland) biopsy • Ocular ... salivary ducts Clinical ... thickening or effusion ... vasculitis: 10%-16% Liver ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
disease: cirrhosis ... perfusion + ↑ renal ... preserved despite ↓ perfusion ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Normal kidney ultrasound