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An Approach to Jaundice Workup Algorithm by CBC and LFT Pattern

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Jaundice #Workup
Approach to Jaundice Workup ... Algorithm by CBC ... and LFT Pattern ... Algorithm #Patterns #LFTs ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Ducts - PBC ... , PSC, Alcoholic ... - CBD stone, Biliary ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs ... Algorithm #diagnosis #hepatology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
/uL Initial Workup ... : CBC with diff, ... reticulocyte count, LFTs ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology ... #workup
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... No extrahepatic biliary ... malignancy #Primary #Biliary ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup ... #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Bile Ducts • PSC ... Duct Stone • Biliary ... • Others #LFTs ... #Hepatology #LiverEnzymes
Indications for ERCP
1. Biliary Tract Diseases:
 • Biliary obstruction: Choledocholithiasis, Malignant biliary strictures, Benign biliary strictures
Biliary Tract Diseases ... : • Biliary obstruction ... strictures, Benign biliary ... pancreatitis (treatment ... #Indications #management
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
to multi-focal biliary ... colorectal and hepato-biliary ... liver disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 • List as allergies
DRESS) Syndrome Treatment ... monitoring: • CBC ... count daily • LFTs ... DRESS #Syndrome #Treatment ... #Management #dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... decreased PLT count: CBC ... gastric bypass), LFT ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Imaging findings Workup ... Lipase, Ca2+, LFTs ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... MRCP (necrosis, biliary ... #Treatment #Gastroenterology