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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
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 ... Unknown cause Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Workup: • Full Blood ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... #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: ... Treatment Overview ... 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
passage • Arterial blood ... ) on room air Treatment ... take months after transplant ... #management #treatment ... #hepatology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... donors (due to anti-HLA ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... donors (due to anti-HLA ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Aeromonas spp - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Aeromonas spp: Gram-negative Rods, oxidase positive and glucose fermenter.
Virulence: Toxin
and Management ... Presentations: • Diarrhea ... Older patients / hematologic ... Identified in wound or blood ... cultures Treatment