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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Algorithm • ... paracentesis: • Cell ... Total protein • Fluid ... • Calculate SAAG ... #hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
either made in the liver ... or not by the liver ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... #Ascites #Fluid
Common Malignancies That Cause Ascites
The most common malignancies causing ascites are ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastric
- Signet ring cell ... peritoneum or liver ... CARCINOMATOSIS - Tumor cells ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #oncology
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
appearance Favored Sites ... common - GI tract, liver ... Diagnosis? ... #Plasmacytoma #Oncology ... #Hematology