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Complications of Gallstones - Cholelithiasis
1. Biliary colic
2. Cholecystitis
3. Mucocele
4. Empyema
5. Fistula
6. Perforation
7. Gallbladder carcinoma
8. Mirizzi's syndrome
9.
Complications of ... Biliary colic 2. ... Mirizzi's syndrome ... Pancreatitis 13. ... differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Late Budd-Chiari syndrome ... , Massive liver ... SAAG < 1.1: Biliary ... , Pancreatitis, ... albumin #gradient #hepatology
Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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Causes of Biliary ... sludge), Mirizzi's syndrome ... Inflammatory: Chronic pancreatitis ... differential #diagnosis #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis ... - Elevated Liver ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... Gastrointestinal #Complications ... pathophysiology #signs
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis
Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma
 • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A,
hepatitis, Acute biliary ... obstruction, HELLP Syndrome ... Extrahepatic • Biliary ... • Pancreatic: Pancreatitis ... Acute #algorithm #hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... - Cirrhosis & complications ... disease work up ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
disease • Acute liver ... failure • Primary biliary ... • Budd-Chiari syndrome ... Malignancy • Pancreatitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
and hepatorenal syndrome ... • Budd Chiari syndrome ... sarcoidosis) • Liver ... pregnancy • Primary biliary ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
cholestasis → Cirrhosis/Liver ... failure PBC Signs ... or higher • Liver ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup ... #hepatology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Imaging findings Workup ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... to assess for complications ... MRCP (necrosis, biliary ... Management #Treatment #Gastroenterology