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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
, Hb), Hepatic dysfunction ... biologics (CMV +++, EBV ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Treatment: • ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
cytopenias and organ dysfunction ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Persistent fever, organ dysfunction ... Infections (e.g., EBV ... Treatment Approach
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
from mature B cells ... of about three cases ... • History of EBV ... Lymphoma (90-95% of cases ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... HBV, HCV, HEV, EBV ... PBC, PSC, IgG4, HLH ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... 12 000 or <400 cells ... oral antibiotic treatment ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... including those caused
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
recommendations, treatments ... mental, and overall well-being ... combination of dysfunction ... #diagnosis #causes ... Petersen EBM, Skov
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
• Endocrine Dysfunction ... marrow: Organ dysfunction ... Birbeck granules (EM ... TREATMENT OPTIONS ... with appropriate treatment