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 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
End Stage Liver ... (Cirrhosis) - Complications ... • Hepatorenal Syndrom ... #diagnosis #management ... #summary #hepatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Overwhelming clinical syndrome ... >500 ng/mL • Elevated ... soluble CD25 • Elevated ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
lymphohistiocytosis (HLH ... • Infection (eg ... • HLH Labs: ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
GERD - Complications ... Extraesophageal complications ... Smoking cessation • Elevate ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... + lab signs of end ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Hemochromatosis HH ... with suspected HH ... transaminase; HH ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... supportive care Complications ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... syndrome, a search ... Hyperferritinemia - Elevated ... Elevated soluble ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management ... Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal Syndrome ... PPI, octreotide, EGD ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... , therapeutic, pediatric ... visualize ampulla; elevator ... #accessories #EGD