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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 ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
hyperbilirubinemia syndrome ... of hemolysis or liver ... and stress may cause ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular Causes ... vein: Budd-chiari syndrome ... • Gilbert's syndrome ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... and hepatorenal syndrome ... function: INR, bilirubin ... sarcoidosis) • Liver ... #causes #hepatology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
week • Direct bilirubin ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... • Gilbert's syndrome ... #chemistry #diagnosis ... #differential #Hepatology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
- Differential Diagnosis ... von Willebrand syndrome ... discern these causes ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
purpura to mucosal bleeding ... thrombocytopenia • Liver ... ↑ AST ↑ ALT ↑ bilirubin ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... Gastric bypass causes ... Liver Disease in ... and Hepatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... Lady Windermere Syndrome ... : • Syndrome of ... Hematologic malignancy ... (elevations of liver