Posts by Parita Patel

65 year old female with a history of steroid dependent pemphigus vulgaris would like a second opinion on treatment options. Upon review of her medical records, the rheumatologist discovers she has a...

A 60 year old male with a history of HTN, arthritis, diabetes and stroke presents to hepatology clinic for evaluation of fatigue and a positive hepatitis C antibody. Additional lab work reveals a...

A 63-year-old female presents to the ER with right upper quadrant pain and jaundice. History is notable for a hepatic abscess thought to be secondary to acute cholecystitis three months ago at an...

25-year-old female with hyperthyroidism who is 30 weeks pregnant initially presented with costovertebral tenderness, pelvic pain and nausea. Pain resolved after passing a kidney stone, but  initial...

Welcome to another LFN Quick Tips. Here you will learn the basics of HRS including appropriate nomenclature, considerations in management and tips on prevention. Enjoy!

75-year-old male presents with diuretic refractory hepatic hydrothorax. No overt hepatic encephalopathy but family has noted some episodes of intermittent confusion. He is independent in his...

A 38-year-old male presents with new-onset shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and ascites.