Figure 13.1 Diagnostic algorithm for hypereosinophilia and treatment options based on each subtype. FISH, fluorescent in situ hybridization; RT-PCR, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction; NOS, not otherwise specified; WHO, World…
1 is most favorable and 10 least favorablePlease rate your fatigue (weariness, tiredness) by circling the one number that best describes your worst level of fatigue during past 24 hoursa(No…
Manage scenarios associated with increased risk, e.g., surgery, pregnancy The most important direct way of assessing compliance is through patient interview.2 Other measures, such as direct observation of medication intake,…
Figure 7.1 Flow chart of recommendations for the management of patients with essential thrombocythemia (ET). CV, cardiovascular; HU, hydroxyurea; WHO, World Health Organization. Intervention on lifestyle Thrombosis is a multifactorial…
(pending WHO endorsement) Major criteria1. Hb >18.5 g/dL in men, >16.5 g/dL in women, or evidence of increased red cell volume, ora1. Hb >16.5 g/dL in men, > 16.0 g/dL…
Fig. 12.1 Anatomic location of cholangiocarcinoma subtypes: CCA can be classified as being intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) or extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC), based on the location of the tumor. ECC is divided…
Risk factors Relative risk (-fold) Age (≥65 years) >4.0 Genetic factors: BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 >4.0 Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) 7.0–11.0 Family history One first-degree relative 2.0 Two first-degree relatives…
Ovarian Simple cyst Corpus luteum Follicular cyst Benign serous Benign mucinous Complex Endometrioma Dermoid Malignant ovarian tumor Malignant metastatic tumor Malignant tumors Epithelial Germ cell Sex cord Extraovarian Ectopic pregnancy…
Primary tumor (T) TX Primary tumor cannot be assessed T0 No evidence of primary tumor T1 Tumor ≤5 cm in greatest dimension* T1a Superficial tumor T1b Deep tumor T2 Tumor…
