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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Overwhelming clinical syndrome ... Diagnosis: HLH signs ... >500 ng/mL • Elevated ... • Bicytopenia Treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Behçet's Syndrome ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... diagnosis #management #signs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... Troponin may be elevated ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Presentation • Common Signs ... Hyperferritinemia - Elevated ... Elevated soluble ... #HLH #Hemophagocytic