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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... Cirrhosis - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Symptoms ... Liver biopsy findings ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings ... processes like primary biliary ... cirrhosis (PBC) ... (SLE) Signs / Symptoms ... #Pathophysiology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... /Liver failure ... PBC Signs and Symptoms ... or higher • Liver ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
context of other symptoms ... physical exam findings ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... Hepatitis, Primary Biliary ... Cirrhosis, Drug-Induced
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... a gas exchange disorder ... with or without cirrhosis ... dilation - Positive findings ... resolution of symptoms
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
is a pulmonary disorder ... abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... #cirrhosis #diagnosis ... #hepatology
TAFRO

TAFRO syndrome was first described in 2010, standing for:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anasarca
- Fever
- Reticulin fibrosis
- Organomegaly

TAFRO syndrome
which is a rare disorder ... IGG4 - Hepatic cirrhosis ... cell lymphoma Pathophysiology ... and the systemic symptoms ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Common Signs and Symptoms ... - Elevated liver ... Pathophysiology ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology