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This patient's abnormal LFTs can be attributed to his known ______.
This patient's abnormal LFTs can be attributed to his known ______.
cirrhosis
The most likely diagnosis is ______ syndrome, but it must be remembered that this is a diagnosis of exclusion.
The most likely diagnosis is ______ syndrome, but it must be remembered that this is a diagnosis of exclusion.
hepatorenal
An ultrasound should be performed to exclude the presence of urinary ______.
An ultrasound should be performed to exclude the presence of urinary ______.
obstruction
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a frequent precipitant of ______ syndrome.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a frequent precipitant of ______ syndrome.
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Patients with cirrhosis develop decreased peripheral vascular resistance secondary to splanchnic ______.
Patients with cirrhosis develop decreased peripheral vascular resistance secondary to splanchnic ______.
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What condition is indicated by the patient's elevated BUN and creatinine, and why is correlation with prior creatinine values needed?
What condition is indicated by the patient's elevated BUN and creatinine, and why is correlation with prior creatinine values needed?
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What diagnostic test should be performed to exclude the presence of urinary obstruction in this patient?
What diagnostic test should be performed to exclude the presence of urinary obstruction in this patient?
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What is the potential role of paracentesis in this patient, and what condition is it meant to diagnose?
What is the potential role of paracentesis in this patient, and what condition is it meant to diagnose?
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What is the significance of the patient's cell count being far below the 250 cells/mm³ needed for a diagnosis of SBP?
What is the significance of the patient's cell count being far below the 250 cells/mm³ needed for a diagnosis of SBP?
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What would be an appropriate next step to confirm a diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome in this patient, and what would a failure to respond indicate?
What would be an appropriate next step to confirm a diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome in this patient, and what would a failure to respond indicate?
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