Myxoedema Coma
Myxoedema Coma: extreme form of hypothyroidism; high mortality
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a clinically similar condition to TTP; in HUS (unlike TTP): renal failure > neurological symptoms
Haemolytic anaemia
Reviewed and revised 27 October 2016 OVERVIEW Definition Haemolytic anaemia is anemia due to shortened survival of red blood cells (RBCs) in the circulation Normal RBC lifespan is about 120 days, therefore it is useful to think of hemolytic anemia…
Haematology Literature Summaries
Haematology Literature Summaries
Haematological Emergencies
almost all haematological malignancies are curable with modern treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and bone marrow transplantation
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired syndrome characterized by the intravascular activation of coagulation with loss of localization arising from different causes
Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange
Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is diagnosed by the occurrence of thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity in combination with detectable antibodies
Acute Coagulopathy of Trauma
new terms that are in vogue are trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) and acute traumatic coagulopathy (ATC) - not simply a 'dilutional coagulopathy' or 'consumptive coagulopathy'!
Problems after Bariatric Surgery
Problems after Bariatric Surgery
Psoas abscess
Psoas abscess is a suppurative collection in the psoas muscle; it is commonly missed or diagnosed late, with potential for severe morbidity
Mesenteric Ischaemia
Mesenteric ischaemia = inadequate blood flow through mesenteric circulation -> ischaemia -> gangrene