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Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts
Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts
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51 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
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Description
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or HLH, heard of the concept but never certain when it applies? Unsure of how to diagnose or manage it? Listen along as Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR) and Dr Alexis Jones (Rhematology consultant, UCLH) discuss a clinical case and provide key points to remember so that you can identify when HLH might be the problem, who to call and what to do to tackle this potentially devastating condition. Linkshttps://www.histiouk.org/https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/medical-specialties-1/hlh-servicehttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-features-and-diagnosis-of-hemophagocytic-lymphohistiocytosis https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10089/hscore-reactive-hemophagocytic-syndromeThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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