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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... + lab signs of end ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... Lysis of tumor cells ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... pattern of spread, B symptoms ... Responsive to Treatment ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Fibrinolysis → End ... + Bleeding Treatment ... #management #hematology
TAFRO

TAFRO syndrome was first described in 2010, standing for:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anasarca
- Fever
- Reticulin fibrosis
- Organomegaly

TAFRO syndrome
cell lymphoma - Intravascular ... cell lymphoma Pathophysiology ... and the systemic symptoms ... Hypoalbuminemia Treatment ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology