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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
according to the serum ... ascites albumin ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... Diagnosis Table - Serum ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Table #Serum ... #hepatology
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Fluid albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential # ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #SAAG #Ascites ... #Fluid #Serum #Albumin ... Interpretation #Differential
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Monoarticular Arthralgia #Diagnosis #Rheumatology #Monoarticular #Arthralgia #Arthritis #Inflammatory #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm and Differential ... Arthralgia #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #Inflammatory #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... - Bile ascites ... - Urine ascites ... Causes #diagnosis #differential ... #hepatology #SAAG
Generalized Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dermatologic Processes - Branches: Erythroderma Petechial Fluid-Filled Maculopapular 

#Diagnosis #Dermatology
Generalized Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Algorithm ... #Differential # ... General #Ddxof
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Peritoneal #diagnosis #differential ... #ascites
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... Cell count and differential ... perforation), Serum ... #workup #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... - Differential ... #Serum #Ascites ... Albumin #Gradient #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hepatology