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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Clinical Features: Fever, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Lymphadenopathy, Confusion
Classic lab findings in HLH: ↑↑ ferritin, Anemia,
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Clinical Features: Fever ... : • Fever • Splenomegaly ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #HLH #Hemophagocytic ... #hematology #criteria
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... Rome IV Criteria ... cultures, but test ... missing things" → fewer ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Diagnosing Brucellosis ... Constitutional: Fevers ... Genitourinary Diagnostic ... Tests: - CBC ... #Criteria #Workup
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Diagnostic Criteria - 2004 vs 2009

At least three of the following: 
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Diagnostic ... Criteria - 2004 ... following: - Fever ... #Criteria #Hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
A subset of hemophagocytic ... Liver function tests ... Histopathologic criteria ... Activation #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... days and presents fever ... the following criteria ... positive tourniquet test ... #diagnosis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Dyspnea • Fever ... -95% of cases) Classification ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... through Ann Arbor criteria ... #classification
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Encephalopathy - Diagnosis ... Malnutrition, TIPS West ... Haven Criteria: ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #treatment #hepatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
adults in the west ... Lymphadenopathy • Fevers ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis ... #workup #oncology ... #hematology
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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supplementary tests ... the following criteria ... other cultures and tests ... empiric #management #workup ... #diagnosis #differential