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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
false positive tests ... @DharSaty #Ddimer ... #dimer #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential ... #diagnosis #age
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... bile ducts Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... #workup #hepatology
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
bilirubin 2) Routine tests ... 3) Optional tests ... concentration (bowel or biliary ... Jcortesizaguirr #Ascites #workup ... Diagnosis #hepatology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
value is low, tests ... products or D-dimer ... indirect antiglobulin tests ... WBC count and differential ... #Workup #Hematology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup: • ... glucose suppression test ... #Management #Endocrinology