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Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Post-Transplantation ... symptoms, unexplained hematologic ... Diagnosis and classification ... #Post #Transplantation ... oncology #diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
-95% of cases) Classification ... Workup: • Full Blood ... marrow biopsy - if blood ... #hematology #oncology ... #management
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 ... if concern for PTLD
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
proliferate & attack the host ... Patients with Hodgkin ... Hematopoietic stem cell transplant ... #Indications #Hematology ... #BloodBank #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Phagocytosis of blood ... Hemopathies+++: Hodgkin ... chemotherapy, anti-CD20 (PTLD ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... treatment #summary #rheumatology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
deficiency) - Post ... donors (due to anti-HLA ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Blood Transfusion Reactions

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