by MH Team | Apr 21, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Lymphadenopathy refers to the swelling or enlargement of lymph nodes, which are part of the lymphatic system, a crucial component of the immune system. Causes of Lymphadenopathy ▾: The causes are diverse, with infections being the most common, followed by...
by MH Team | Apr 19, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma is primarily treated with systemic therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) and sometimes radiation therapy. Early-Stage Treatment ▾: Early-stage (Stage 1-2) treatment is tailored based on whether the disease is...
by MH Team | Apr 18, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Hemolytic uremic syndrome is defined by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute kidney injury, and thrombocytopenia. It’s a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Classification ▾: Primarily classified as STEC-HUS (typical,...
by MH Team | Apr 16, 2025 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR HELLP Syndrome is a serious pregnancy complication (0.2-0.9% of pregnancies) often linked to preeclampsia but definable by its own criteria. The HELLP Triad ▾: Characterized by Hemolysis (red blood cell breakdown), ELevated Liver enzymes (indicating liver...
by MH Team | Apr 14, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Polycythemia is an abnormally high increase in red blood cells, leading to elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit. It can be absolute (true increase in RBC mass) or relative (due to decreased plasma volume). Classification ▾: Absolute polycythemia includes...
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