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Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... #diagnosis #hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... : - If febrile ... Lysis of tumor cells ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... and Workup: • ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... #Management #Treatment
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Physical Exam/Signs ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... microglobulin Treatment ... #workup #oncology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... ingestion • B symptoms ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... hematology #oncology #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... consideration in febrile ... Presentation • Common Signs ... and Symptoms: ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder