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Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
syndrome): - Hematologic ... Treat underlying cause ... stenting - Consider anticoagulation ... AML (~20 %) and APL ... Emergencies #Oncology #HemeOnc
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... MI, stroke, DVT/ ... generally requires all ... • Treatment algorithms ... Hydroxyurea + anticoagulation
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Types of HLH • Primary ... Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... #HemeOnc