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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
- ACS, AKI, acute ... organ damage • Treatment ... leukapheresis - TLS ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... transformation to acute ... only curative treatment ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #treatment #hematology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
for Albumin for Management ... ascites removed • Acute ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... #Cirrhosis #treatment ... #hepatology
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... An acute, life-threatening ... high-burden, rapidly growing ... #TLS #oncology ... #management #UricAcid
Diagnostic Criteria for Sweet Syndrome (Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis)
Major criteria 
 1. Abrupt onset of tender
for Sweet Syndrome ... (Acute Febrile ... Excellent response to treatment ... #Acute #Febrile ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Responsive to Treatment ... Treated Like Acute ... growth, response to treatment ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
IL-1 and IL-6, leading ... Histopathologic criteria ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... • Rome IV Criteria ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... TIPS West Haven Criteria ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification ... #treatment #hepatology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Renal Failure Treatment ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology