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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
presentation, and most ... following: • Fever ... rapidly, and empiric ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... • Clinical: fever ... chemotherapy, anti-CD20 (PTLD ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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Management: • ... improved over past ... hours; AND 4) All ... #management #workup ... #diagnosis #differential
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
accounts for 10% of all ... • Dyspnea • Fever ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
full infectious work-up ... + empiric antifungal ... syndrome): - Hematologic ... (hours-to-days post-infusion ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis