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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Auto-amplification loop Diagnosis ... Infections+++: Virus (EBV ... biologics (CMV +++, EBV ... of emergency, ICU ... #management #treatment
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Ocular Myasthenia ... Gravis on Physical ... non-localized EOM ... cogan sign and the ice ... ophthalmology #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... : - Bedside: ice ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• History of EBV ... lymph node biopsy (diagnostic ... and usually CD15 positive ... Hodgkins #lymphoma #diagnosis ... hematology #oncology #management