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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Syndrome Signs/Symptoms ... /Complications: ... PraderWilli #Syndrome #genetics ... #pathophysiology ... #peds #pediatrics
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
- Cirrhosis & complications ... liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... Monitor and Treat Complications ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... diagnosis #management #pathophysiology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD #pathophysiology ... #genetics #endocrinology ... #peds #pediatrics
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... Criteria met without other ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Complications after ... and vasomotor symptoms ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... and Hepatology ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
suspected HH based on symptoms ... including liver and hematologic ... If other causes ... diagnosis #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... or> 1 with no other ... Timing, generally either ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... classical CLL and other ... kinase (BTK) Complications ... leukemia • GI complications ... workup #oncology #hematology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
CHOLANGITIS - Genetic ... Care focuses on symptom ... Other approaches ... management #summary #Hepatology