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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ducts - PBC ... , PSC, Alcoholic ... Transaminitis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... biliary Cholangitis (PBC ... Infiltrative diseases - PSC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm ... consistent with PBC ... #PBC #Primary ... Cirrhosis #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis
Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma
 • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A,
Malignancy, 1° PBC ... , 1° PSC, Cystic ... Causes #Acute #algorithm ... #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bile Ducts • PSC ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Vitals - LFTs, plt ... liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... prior hepatotoxic meds ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , PSC, IgG4, HLH ... stone, Malignancy, PBC ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Diagnosis Algorithm

#Primary #Biliary #Cirrhosis #PBC #Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC ... ) - Diagnosis Algorithm ... Biliary #Cirrhosis #PBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) - Cancer Surveillance Algorithm

#PSC #Primary #Sclerosing #Cholangitis #Cancer #Surveillance #Algorithm #screening #hepatology
Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC ... Cancer Surveillance Algorithm ... #PSC #Primary ... #Surveillance #Algorithm ... #screening #hepatology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
neurology, back pain Haematology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds