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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... #Hematology #SickleCell ... Manifestations #Workup #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... HLH) Treatment Primary ... associated with ... HLH #Treatment #management ... #hematology
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
RPGN has three primary ... pathophysiologic causes ... Glomerulonephritis • With associated ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... assessment+++ Primary ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Hemophagocytic #Lymphohistiocytosis ... #diagnosis #management
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
Primary Dermatological ... Lesions Primary ... considered to be caused ... umbilicated) and may be associated ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Vaginal dryness • Primary ... form: not associated ... Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... Nephrogenic DI Hematologic ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Types of HLH • Primary ... - Associated ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
Diagnosis and Management ... disease of unknown cause ... • Associated ... DIAGNOSIS: • PMR primarily ... #Rheumatology
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... Demonstration of an ET-associated ... • Treatment algorithms ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology