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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup ... Fluid albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Peritonitis - Spontaneous ... Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Secondary #Peritoneal #diagnosis