Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts

13/12/2023 51 min
Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts

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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-syndromeFundingThis 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. RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas