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Initial triage of the neutropenic adult - Algorithm for the evaluation and treatment of adult patients
Initial triage of ... neutropenia #Algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #indications #differential
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology
Environmental Risk Factors: Geographic location, Smoking, Microbial triggers, Xenobiotics, Nail polish
Epigentics Risk
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... - Pathophysiology ... Smoking, Microbial triggers ... Primary #Biliary #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology
Elevated Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mild (<100-500): 
 • NAFLD
 • Cirrhosis
 •
Tests (LFTs) - Differential ... • NAFLD • Cirrhosis ... : • Genetic/Metabolic ... #Tests #LFTs #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Non-cirrhotic Hyperammonemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hematologic & Vascular:
 • Multiple myeloma & Acute leukemia (plasma cells
Non-cirrhotic Hyperammonemia ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Hematologic ... Y t amino acid metabolism ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Etiology and Complications of Cirrhosis

#Causes #Complications #Cirrhosis #Differential #Pathophysiology #Hepatology
Complications of Cirrhosis ... Complications #Cirrhosis ... #Differential # ... Pathophysiology ... #Hepatology
Patterns of Liver Injury
Transaminase Levels:
  > 50x normal - Ischemic Hepatitis
  > 20x normal
CMV), Alcoholic cirrhosis ... NASH, Genetic / Metabolic ... Liver #Injury #hepatology ... transaminitis #differential
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... bile ducts Differential ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup ... #hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Gl History - Cirrhosis ... liver disease work ... liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... free fatty acid metabolism ... Intermediate fatty acid metabolism ... infiltration) Differential ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential ... defects, Glutathione metabolism ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology #testing