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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Wilsons, Pregnancy - AFLP ... - CBD stone, Biliary ... Transaminitis #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Differential Diagnosis ... Intestine - Other causes ... Drugs - Primary biliary ... - Other biliary ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... quadrant discomfort Signs ... Elevated ALP 2. ... #Biliary #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... defects. 1) HELLP (Hemolysis ... child * Severe cases ... #obstetrics #hematology ... #diagnosis #table
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... Extravascular Causes ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... Extravascular #Causes ... #hematology #anemia
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Extrahepatic - Biliary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
• Pregnancy - AFLP ... Bile Ducts • PSC ... Duct Stone • Biliary ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
for the liver ALP ... - Biliary tree ... ) vs Indirect (Hemolytic ... Transaminitis #diagnosis ... #hepatology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... defects. 1) HELLP (Hemolysis ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... intralobular bile ducts causes ... Signs and Symptoms ... obstruction • ALP ... #workup #hepatology