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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
non-ICU vs ICU causes ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct ... #bilirubin #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
normal, further evaluation ... C282Y homozygote, evaluation ... including liver and hematologic ... If other causes ... #gastroenterology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... decrease in most cases ... bilirubin - Mild-to-moderate ... hematuria (without casts ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
and stress may cause ... the blood • Defect ... • Defect in secretion ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Wilson Disease, Hemochromatosis ... Half-life: 1 week • Direct ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... diagnosis #algorithm #hepatology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
dabigatran, argatroban, direct ... administration, evaluation ... The appropriate evaluations ... discern these causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hematology