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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Algorithm • ... paracentesis: • Cell ... WBC and PMN • ... Calculate SAAG ... #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
>10 mmHg - clinically ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... pregnancy • Primary ... #causes #hepatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... Schistocytes, helmet cells ... Treatment: • Treat primary ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... treatment #management #hematology
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma ... plasmacytoma) Clinical ... except for the primary ... • CBC + diff • ... #Workup #Hematology