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Gustilo classification of open fractures #Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Gustilo #Classification #Open #fractures
Gustilo classification ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Gustilo
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH ... • Familial HLH ... Chediak-Higashi, Griscelli, Purtilo ... XLP) Acquired HLH ... Nicolas Taar #HLH
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Clinical Features: Fever, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Lymphadenopathy, Confusion
Classic lab findings in HLH: ↑↑ ferritin, Anemia,
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH ... lab findings in HLH ... Diagnostic Criteria for HLH ... consistent with HLH ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #HLH
Diagnosis of Primary Amenorrhea
A diagnostic approach to primary amenorrhea. (FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; LH = luteinizing
follicle-stimulating hormone; LH ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare
Diagnostic Schema for Hyperferritinemia

Pearl: Diseases associated with extreme elevations: 
1. HLH 
2. Still's disease 
3. Systemic
HLH 2.
A diagnostic approach to secondary amenorrhea. (DHEA-S = dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; LH =
follicle-stimulating hormone; LH ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare
Causes of Female and Male Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Causes of Female Infertility:
 • Uterus -
hypogonadism) Low FSH/LH ... problem) High FSH/LH ... Algorithm #Causes #PrimaryCare
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH ... / Diagnosis: HLH ... genetic testing for HLH-associated ... If no response HLH ... TheIDtrivia #HLH
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
and Screen for HLH ... HLH syndrome 5.
Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
Complications Gustilo-Anderson