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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
and diff • Total ... check ascites total ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Interpretation of Hepatitis B Serologies 
HBsAg - HBcAb (total) - HBcAb (IgM) - HBsAb
Susceptible to HBV
Immune
HBsAg - HBcAb (total ... serology #diagnosis #hepatology
Clinical Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis
 - Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 - Ongoing consumption
<400 - Serum total ... Hepatitis #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Clinical diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
 • Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 • Ongoing
IU/L • Serum total ... Hepatitis #AH #hepatology
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
, NOT in bone Total ... Interpretation #diagnosis #hepatology
Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Presents as right sided in 85% of cases
 • Fluid studies:
Pleural fluid/serum total ... Hydrothorax #diagnosis #hepatology
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Progression / Prognosis Timeline
 • 100 patients → (over 20+ years)
Liver-related death (total ... Prognosis #Timeline #Hepatology
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
differential, albumin and total ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Bili > 90% of Total ... #differential #Hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Bili > 90% of Total ... diagnosis #algorithm #hepatology