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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Approach to Conjugated ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... most common causes ... more than one cause ... brown: elevated bilirubin ... #hepatology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Overall Approach ... Algorithm Blood ... Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
associated with bilirubin ... and stress may cause ... in the blood ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... risk factors: cirrhosis ... supporting feature: Blood ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular Causes ... hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... intestines, white blood
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... intestines, White blood ... liver #chemistry #diagnosis ... #differential #Hepatology
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... Pain - Diagnostic ... tumor • Non-bloody ... Like in this case ... #approach #workup