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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ducts - PBC ... Ducts - CBD ... stone, Biliary
Mirizzi Syndrome on RUQ POCUS

Adult male-RUQ abd pain.VSS/Afeb. WBC-16.8K. Obstructive pattern on hepatic panel with normal
WBC-16.8K. ... hepatic panel with normal ... MRCP performed. ... compression of biliary ... or CBD that is
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... Proximal limb muscle wasting ... No extrahepatic biliary ... Lymphoma and solid organ ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup
ERCP Management Algorithm for Patient with Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis 

Predictors of choledocholithiasis
Very strong
 - CBD stone on
ERCP Management ... Algorithm for Patient ... Very strong - CBD ... Moderate - Abnormal ... Choledocholithiasis #Biliary
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Imaging findings Workup ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... diagnosis, can be normal ... (necrosis, biliary ... low-fat (as safe as CLD
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... Protein Blood Work ... 1: • CBC • ... Glucose Tolerance Testing ... if ≥1 value is abnormal
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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fibrosing internal organ ... pericarditis • Hepatic: PBC ... (primary biliary ... signs #symptoms #testing ... #workup
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Labs: WBC 12.4, ... hepatic panel, normal ... CT scan and MRI/MRCP ... mass in distal CBD ... ultrasound #clinical #biliary
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Weight loss - End Organ ... Diagnostic Tests: - CBC ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Workup ... #Testing
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... of Unknown Origin ... : • CBC, comprehensive ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm ... Fever #Unknown #Origin