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Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) - Management and Treatment Algorithm

By Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD

#Diffuse
Diffuse large B ... Treatment Algorithm ... #large #Bcell # ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #oncology #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
transformation to acute ... Allogeneic stem cell ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology ... #oncology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... Responsive to Treatment ... Treated Like Acute ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
) • Use of B-cell ... immunosuppression • Acute ... > 3 mg/dL) or acute ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... • Induce blast cell ... Renal Failure Treatment ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
presents as an acute ... Low or absent NK cell ... Ferritin >500 ng/mL ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #hematology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... #Management #Acute ... #Chronic #treatment ... #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Neurological symptoms: Acute ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute ... epilepticus Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology