Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)β†’Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) β†’ Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... β€’ Autoimmune diseases ... Adult-onset Still disease ... Unknown cause Treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... age, however the disease ... : β€’ Infection ... rapidly, and empiric antibiotic ... #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    β€’ Dexamethasone
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... associated with infection ... or autoimmune disease ... for refractory disease ... #management #hematology