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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... and Primary Causes ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #Algorithm #causes
Approach to the Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis
1) Recognize and Manage Decompensation
 • Ascites
 • Variceal Bleeding
Decompensation • Ascites ... • Variceal Bleeding ... Portosystemic Shunt • Liver ... #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... Algorithm Portal ... - Hepatic: • Cirrhosis ... disease • Acute liver ... #causes
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
Causes of Secondary ... Algorithm • GI ... Ulcerative Colitis • Liver ... disease: Alcoholic Cirrhosis ... #Algorithm
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Algorithm Upper ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #management #Algorithm
Causes of Gallbladder Wall Thickening - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiologic: Contracted gall bladder in a non-fasting
Causes of Gallbladder ... non-fasting patient • Generalized ... heart failure, Liver ... cirrhosis, Nephrotic ... #radiology #POCUS
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... discoloration) • Liver ... cirrhosis • Congestive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... Patients with cirrhosis ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Blood ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #Algorithm #causes
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Bacterial Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... Distinguish from secondary ... Any etiology (variceal ... dL and advanced liver ... #management #prophylaxis