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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... Total protein • Fluid ... • Calculate SAAG
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... albumin in the fluid ... #Ascites #Fluid ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... Interpretation #Differential
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... analysis using Light's ... interpretation #lights ... #criteria #algorithm ... #differential
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Right-to-Left ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nephrotic Syndrome Light's ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Pulmonary #Lights
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
: cell count + differential ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Fluid-like signal ... show blooming on gradient-echo ... - Limits evaluation ... Differential diagnosis ... tenosynovitis: Differentiate
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... and fluid secretion ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm