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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient ... Pancreatitis, Peritoneal ... #ascites #albumin ... #gradient #hepatology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Diagnosis Table ... Albumin Gradient ... Malignancy • Peritoneal ... #Serum #Albumin ... #Gradient #SAAG
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Albumin Gradient ... in the fluid • ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Gradient #Interpretation ... #Differential #Analysis
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
• Perform paracentesis ... Total protein • Fluid ... albumin and serum ... albumin • Aerobic ... • Calculate SAAG
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Dialysis Associated ... Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... cephalosporin + albumin ... fluid protein >