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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... response to abnormal liver ... derangement of liver ... symptoms/signs ... the pattern of liver
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
deficiency, or Wolman’s disease ... accumulation in the liver ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM ... #Wolmans #radiology
Alcohol-related liver disease algorithm. 

In patients in whom alcohol is suspected to be the main injurious
Alcohol-related liver ... disease algorithm ... assessment of liver ... category according to liver ... ELF, enhanced liver
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver ... right lobe of the liver ... Hydatid disease ... #clinical #NEJM ... echinoccocal #cyst #liver
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Potential GI SE, liver ... Nissle • VSL#3: ↑ clinical ... decreased dosing if liver ... disease • 5-ASA
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: Overwhelming clinical ... age, however the disease ... Diagnosis: HLH signs ... lymph node, or liver ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
Falciform Ligament Sign - An abdominal radiograph that was obtained with the patient in a supine
Falciform Ligament Sign ... ligament connects the liver ... Panel B, arrow) #Clinical ... #Radiology #FalciformLigament ... Pneumoperitoneum #CT #KUB #NEJM
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... organ damage Clinical ... DIC • Severe Liver ... Disease: - Impaired ... causes #treatment #management
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
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... renal failure Clinical ... heart (2-5%), liver ... #Signs #Symptoms