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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... kwburak #LFTs #Elevated ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... for DKA/HHS ... • Serum BHB elevated ... Hyperglycemic #Crisis #Algorithm ... #management #endocrinology
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated Hemoglobin ... poisoning, OSA/OHS ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
(pH < 7.35) w/ elevated ... hyperosmolar state (HHS ... • DKA/HHS Overlap ... of both DKA & HHS ... differential #diagnosis #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... Hemochromatosis HH ... <45% and SF is normal ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Radial Fracture Due to Parathyroid Carcinoma- ...A plain radiograph of the left arm showed a diaphyseal
per milliliter (reference ... mmol per liter; reference ... manifest as markedly elevated ... radial fracture and normal-appearing ... milliliter and his
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
fibrinogen • Elevated ... DDX: • TMA’s (HUS ... - MAHA: TTP/HUS ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal ... causes #treatment #management
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... Criteria: • Elevated ... JAK2 mutation OR Abnormally ... • Treatment algorithms ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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cholestatic pattern has ... IgG typically elevated ... upper limit of normal ... Hepatitis (eg Viral) Management ... AIH #Diagnosis #Management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
persons • It has ... products that define normal ... Inflammatory marker elevated ... hematology #oncology #management