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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
) Pathophysiology ... accumulation of clinical ... Assessment • Clinical ... , Hb), Hepatic dysfunction ... Drugs, Unknown cause
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... ) Pathophysiology ... hepatocytes → Liver dysfunction ... = nonspecific (nausea ... iMedEducation #AFLP
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... For pituitary masses ... following order; GH, LH ... • Hypothalamic dysfunction ... mnemonic #GLFTAP #pathophysiology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
HLH is a critical ... cytopenias and organ dysfunction ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Clinical Presentation ... Pathophysiology