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Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
attributable to eosinophilia ... with blood eosinophilia ... hypersensitivity - Infection ... #eosinophilia #diagnosis ... #hematology #differential
Causes of Eosinophilia - Differential Diagnosis
Bugs:
 - Fungus (aspergillosis)
 - Viral (HIV)
 - Ectoparasites (scabies, myiasis)
Causes of Eosinophilia ... Asthma Tugs (vasculitis ... Syndrome - Chronic ... Eosinophilic Leukemia ... #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #eosinophilia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Idiopathic • Infections ... - Hepatitis, eosinophilic ... anemia Treatment ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• EGPA: - Eosinophilia ... to exclude are infections ... differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology # ... classification
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Autoimmunity: • -MM/WM: Vasculitis ... Episodic angioedema+eosinophilia ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Monoclonal #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Oncology