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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia ... - Differential ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... #Conjugated #Hyperbilirubinemia ... direct #bilirubin #Differential
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Jaundice - Differential ... - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia ... Hepatic - Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia ... #Jaundice #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
Neonatal Jaundice Causes ... of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia ... Jaundice #Algorithm #Differential
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... posthepatitis hyperbilirubinemia ... miscellaneous causes ... #unconjugated #differential ... #causes
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential ... Multiple Myeloma Hyperbilirubinemia ... HighPhosphate #Differential ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Causes of False ... Interference • Hyperbilirubinemia ... Diagnosis #DM2 #Differential
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
 •
Causes of Growth ... Gestational Age - Differential ... Perinatal asphyxia • Hyperbilirubinemia ... Complications #Pregnancy #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Urine Color - Differential Diagnosis
Red Urine:
 • Medical conditions: bleeding, porphyria, factitious disorder
 • Meds: rifampin,
Urine Color - Differential ... Medical conditions: hyperbilirubinemia ... Urine: • Any cause ... dyes typically cause ... #Urine #Color #Differential
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Hyperbilirubinemia 
Direct = Conjugated
Indirect = Unconjugated

#Diagnosis #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia #Differential #Algorithm #Direct
Algorithm and Differential ... Diagnosis of Hyperbilirubinemia ... Diagnosis #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia ... #Differential #
Isolated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Direct Hyperbilirubinemia: Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome
Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia: 
 - Trauma, Hematoma,
Isolated Hyperbilirubinemia ... - Differential ... Algorithm Direct Hyperbilirubinemia ... Syndrome Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia ... #Isolated #Differential