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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... albumin gradient ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Albumin Gradient ... made in the liver ... or not by the liver ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Massive liver ... - Acute fatty liver ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hepatology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Diagnosis and Management ... Calculate R-Value ... #differential #Diagnosis ... #algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) estimated by gradient ... of portal HTN: ascites ... portal HTN: • Ascites ... #causes #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
develops (DIC, ascites ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Various Imaging Modalities
 • Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal
Appearance of Liver ... , Metastasis #Liver ... Contrast #CT #MRI #POCUS ... #differential #diagnosis ... table #appearance #hepatology
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound - Early arterial, Grayscale phase, Late arterial phase,
Appearance of Liver ... Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ... #Contrast #POCUS ... #differential #diagnosis ... table #appearance #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
= increased Aa gradient ... cirrhosis: jaundice, ascites ... digital clubbing DIAGNOSIS ... portal HTN • Aa gradient ... #hepatology