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Liver Enzymes (LFTs) - Causes of Hepatocellular and Cholestatic Liver Injury
Hepatocellular Liver Injury
 • AST/ALT elevation
) - Causes of Hepatocellular ... hepatic pathology (low ... + ULN ALT) / (alkaline ... phosphatase + ULN alkaline ... #differential #hepatology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Low Alkaline Phosphatase ... in 1923 Low ALP ... synthesized in: liver ... : • Other causes ... #hepatology #diagnosis
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
disturbance (obstructed liver ... Highest • Bone • Liver ... Intestine - Other causes ... Pregnancy - Renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight ... Manifestations: Renal ... Cardiac: • LVH, low-voltage ... Creatinine, albumin, alkaline ... Diagnostic imaging of liver
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... perfusion + ↑ renal ... Normal kidney ultrasound ... evaluation essential in all ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology