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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
lymphocytes, smudge cells ... uw_IMresidency #CLL ... #oncology #hematology ... #hemeonc #diagnosis ... #management
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
age 70 years Symptoms ... Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ... Leukemia • Idiopathic ... methyltransferase inhibitors ... diagnosis #hematology #oncology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
interventional radiology ... Usually myeloid leukemias ... “big & sticky” cells ... ± tocilizumab; call ... #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... Common Signs and Symptoms ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... therapies: JAK inhibitors ... #Hematology #HemeOnc