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==Causes==
==Background==
===Causes===
#Viral
#Viral
#Alcohol
#Alcohol
#Acetaminophen toxicity
#[[Acetaminophen toxicity]]
#Mushroom toxicity (Amanita phalloides)
#Mushroom toxicity (Amanita phalloides)


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*Jaundice
*Jaundice
*Bilirubinuria
*Bilirubinuria
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{DDX RUQ}}
==Treatment==
*Treat underlying cause


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revision as of 03:34, 27 October 2014

Background

Causes

  1. Viral
  2. Alcohol
  3. Acetaminophen toxicity
  4. Mushroom toxicity (Amanita phalloides)

Clinical Findings

  • N/V
  • RUQ pain
    • Enlarged, tender liver
  • Fever
  • Jaundice
  • Bilirubinuria

Differential Diagnosis

RUQ Pain

Treatment

  • Treat underlying cause

Disposition

  • Consider admission for:
  1. Bilirubin > 20
  2. PT 50% above normal
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Hypoalbuminemia
  5. Any GI bleeding

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli