12 results
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Clinical Features: Fever, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Lymphadenopathy, Confusion
Classic lab findings in HLH: ↑↑ ferritin, Anemia,
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Criteria for HLH ... ): Molecular diagnosis ... Hemophagocytic #Lymphohistiocytosis ... #diagnosis #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Diagnostic Criteria - 2004 vs 2009

At least three of the following: 
 -
(HLH) Diagnostic ... Criteria - 2004 ... tissue biopsy - Low ... #Diagnosis #Criteria ... #Hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Diagnosis via genetic ... Splenomegaly • Low ... Hemophagocytic #Lymphohistiocytosis ... #treatment #hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) that develops ... Histopathologic criteria ... Activation #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
EULAR/ACR Classification ... Criteria for Systemic ... pericarditis • Hematologic ... #Criteria #SLE ... Erythematosus #diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Diagnostic Criteria ... Low/absent NK-cell ... #Lymphohistiocytosis ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Blood Count - Low ... may be high or low ... through Ann Arbor criteria ... #classification ... #hematology #oncology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis ... Rome IV Criteria ... /o red flags - Low ... • If Diarrhea: ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Slow Growers (Runyon ... Classification ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Hematologic malignancy ... liver enzymes, diarrhea
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
donors (due to anti-HLA ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology