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Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
synthesized in: liver ... • recurrent fractures ... : - Renal failure ... Phosphatase: • Other causes ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Portal venous gas on hepatic ultrasound: A concerning finding in the critically ill patient that should
on hepatic ultrasound ... distension (i.e. ileus ... variety of other causes ... #venousgas #ultrasound ... #hepatology #liver
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
vasodilation → ↓ renal ... perfusion + ↑ renal ... Pathophysiology: • Portal ... ultrasound ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology