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Differential diagnosis for pyogenic liver abscess:
Infectious etiologies predominate. Most are pyogenic (bacterial). Amebic (Entamoeba histolytica) and
Differential diagnosis ... : Infectious etiologies ... • Hepatic Hydatid ... #hepatic #hepatology ... #Differential #
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
liver sinusoid (hepatic ... the liver The hepatic ... source: Malignancy, Infection ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... Interpretation #Differential
Liver Abscess Differential Diagnostic Algorithm

#Hepatic #Liver #Abscess #Infection #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Radiology #Differential #Hepatology
Liver Abscess Differential ... Algorithm #Hepatic ... #Liver #Abscess ... #Infection #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Hepatic congestionl ... - Massive hepatic ... SAAG < 1.1 g/dL) Infections ... Causes #diagnosis #differential ... #hepatology #SAAG
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diaphragmatic: • Hepatic ... Urinothorax Exudate - Infectious ... • Subphrenic abscess ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Immunocompromised Host - Differential ... • Bacteremia/Septic ... • Abscess Formation ... ImmuneCompromised #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pseudomonas Sources of infection ... contiguous focus of infection ... through: - Hepatic ... children #peds #differential ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
History of EBV infection ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... Based on number of sites ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management