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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm ALP ... : - Enzymes that ... - Bone symptoms ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Algorithm Symptoms ... PBC if 2/3 criteria ... Elevated ALP 2. ... Liver biopsy findings ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... metabolic syndrome criteria ... disease; T2DM, ... #Hepatology #Liver
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Elevated Liver Enzymes ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Severe ... • Cholestatic disease ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular ... Enzyme Elevation ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... suspected HH based on symptoms ... disease. ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
suspected incomplete Kawasaki ... Disease 1. ... , elevation of ALT ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Algorithm
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
ALP enzyme- Discovered ... synthesized in: liver ... Malnutrition • Wilson's disease ... mineralization Symptoms ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
erythematosus • Kawasaki ... thrombocytopenia • Liver ... tests ↑ AST ↑ ALT ... Histopathologic criteria ... Activation #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
▪ Autoimmune diseases ... Common Signs and Symptoms ... - Elevated liver ... enzymes - Coagulopathy ... Diagnostic Criteria