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Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... haematuria, Normal renal ... ultrasound HRS-NAKI ... - No other cause ... HRSAKI #HRSNAKI #hepatology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
tubule of the kidney ... • recurrent fractures ... : - Renal failure ... Phosphatase: • Other causes ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... • Caused by splanchnic ... ultrasound ... #HRS #Hepatorenal ... #Syndrome #Hepatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... involve one, two, or all ... Out Secondary Causes ... characteristic feature ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... tract, and often causes ... , Elevated AST ALT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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changes (POEMS syndrome ... Castleman disease • AL ... cancers, HCC, renal ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Males • Affects all ... hearing loss, nausea ... seronegative) • Kidneys ... Heart failure • Renal ... Polychondritis #rheumatology