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Proposed Treatment Algorithm for MAS / HLH

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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Clinical Features: Fever, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Lymphadenopathy, Confusion
Classic lab findings in HLH: ↑↑ ferritin, Anemia,
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Diagnostic Criteria - 2004 vs 2009

At least three of the following: 
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
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Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
• Can cause Hemophagocytic
Bile Duct Paucity - Differential Diagnosis
 • Genetic: Alagille syndrome, Trisomy 21, Williams syndrome, Peroxisomal disorders
Inflammatory disorders: Hemophagocytic
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