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Proposed Treatment Algorithm for MAS / HLH

#MAS #HLH #Hemophagocytic #Lymphohistiocytosis #Management #Treatment #Algorithm #Hematology
Algorithm for MAS / HLH ... #MAS #HLH #Hemophagocytic ... Lymphohistiocytosis #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Pathophysiology ... Chediak-Higashi, Griscelli, Purtilo ... #Hemophagocytic ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Clinical Features: Fever, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Lymphadenopathy, Confusion
Classic lab findings in HLH: ↑↑ ferritin, Anemia,
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Clinical ... lab findings in HLH ... consistent with HLH ... #Hemophagocytic
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Definition ... / Diagnosis: HLH ... #Hemophagocytic ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
acquired forms of haemophagocytic ... A subset of hemophagocytic ... lymphohistiocytosis (HLH ... hypersensitivity syndromes • HLH ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Treatment ... Primary HLH: - ... #Hemophagocytic ... #Treatment #management
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
 • Introduction
 • Embryology
 • Anatomy
 • Physiology of HLHS
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Heart Syndrome (HLHS ... Physiology of HLHS ... Pre-operative Management ... Options • Post-op Management ... LeftHeart #Syndrome #HLHS
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Diagnostic Criteria - 2004 vs 2009

At least three of the following: 
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Diagnostic ... @PulmCrit #HLH ... #Hemophagocytic
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
Diagnosis and Management ... • Can cause Hemophagocytic ... Leishmaniasis #diagnosis #management
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Individuals receiving HLA-selected ... products (e.g., HLA-matched ... , HLA-"compatible ... Hematology #BloodBank #Management