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Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

 • Secondary Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
 • Clinically Relevant HES Variants
 • When to
Secondary Hypereosinophilic ... and Treatment Algorithm ... #Hematology #eosinophilia ... #eosinophils #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
Hypereosinophilia ... Syndrome (HES) ... Secondary Causes ... #hematology #differential ... #management #eosinophils
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm ... • Screen for secondary ... causes of eosinophilia ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Eosinophilia - Differential Diagnosis
Bugs:
 - Fungus (aspergillosis)
 - Viral (HIV)
 - Ectoparasites (scabies, myiasis)
Causes of Eosinophilia ... Lymphomas - Systemic ... Leukemia - Primary Hypereosinophilic ... Syndrome - Chronic ... #hematology
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
Elevated Tryptase - Differential ... into a 4-pass system ... ESRD & CAD • Eosinophilic ... cell activation syndrome ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
infection risk secondary ... hemolytic anemia) • Systemic ... DDX - Other causes ... : • Nephrotic syndrome ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology