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Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... = nonspecific (nausea ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... transplant center ... Pregnancy #hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Tests of synthetic function ... of Total Bili Etiology ... Enzyme Elevation ... diagnosis #algorithm #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... the magnitude of enzyme ... ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... #Liver #Enzymes
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Phosphatase Of Clinical ... ALP enzyme- Discovered ... synthesized in: liver ... severe mobility/functional ... Phosphatase: • Other causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Definition: • Functional ... • Tubular function ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Normal kidney ultrasound ... Treatment Overview
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... it is often a cancer ... - Elevated liver ... enzymes - Coagulopathy ... Impaired cytotoxic function