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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... SAAG and check ascites ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Differential # ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... Table - Serum Ascites ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Differential # ... Gradient #SAAG #hepatology
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: - Ascitic ... metastases - Ascitic ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... symptoms #signs #dermatology ... #skin #skinrash
Quick review on streptococcal skin infections. 

Images from dermnet.nz

#diagnosis #clinical #differential #dermatology #skinrash #skin
diagnosis #clinical #differential ... #dermatology #skinrash
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... Approach and Differential ... Cell count and differential ... #workup #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Features of hematologic ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Leukocytosis #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic liver disease (cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis) - 80%
Underlying malignancy - 10%
Congestive heart
Ascites - Differential ... Chylous <1% #Ascites ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hepatology
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... - Differential ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Ascites ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
SAAG - Serum to Ascites ... Albumin Gradient Ascites ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #SAAG #Ascites ... Interpretation #Differential