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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Taar #HLH #Hemophagocytic ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... treatment #summary #rheumatology
Treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1st Line Strategy - GC 0.7 mg/kg/day, except for:
 • Aortitis
MTX or TCZ in case ... TerrierBen #giantcell ... GCA #Treatment #Management ... #Indications #rheumatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Options for severe cases ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #HLH #Hemophagocytic ... HLH #Treatment #management ... #hematology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #GiantCell #arteritis ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... recognition and management ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... #HLH #Hemophagocytic ... #Hematology #HemeOnc