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Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
haploidentical>unrelated>HLA ... symptoms, unexplained hematologic ... and classification ... Disorders #oncology #diagnosis ... #management #transplant
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... in Transplant Patients ... CMV qPCR (Serum/Blood ... Ova and Parasite ... #diagnosis #differential
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Transfusions: Cellular blood ... Hematopoietic stem cell transplant ... Irradiation #RBC #Blood ... #Indications #Hematology ... #BloodBank #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
abdominal pain, bloody ... Ova and parasite ... Bloody diarrhea, ... #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Phagocytosis of blood ... Auto-amplification loop Diagnosis ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Solid Organ Transplant - Diarrhea - Diagnostic and Workup Algorithm
1st Tier Microbiologic Testing: CDiff (stool), CMV
Solid Organ Transplant ... - Diarrhea - Diagnostic ... qPCR/NAT (serum/blood ... viral PCR (stool), Ova ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Workup: • Full Blood ... marrow biopsy - if blood ... #classification ... #hematology #oncology ... #management
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical ... casts, protein, or blood ... Classification: ... Diagnostic Support ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
and Management ... ABx) → Acute Diarrhea ... (>3 BM/d) ± blood ... Fecal Microbiota Transplant ... #management #treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... passage • Arterial blood ... take months after transplant ... #management #treatment ... #hepatology