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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis [PDF]

Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 2018
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare syndrome of widespread inflammation due to massive amounts of cytokines released from activated macrophages. The most common trigger for HLH is infection from a virus, most commonly Epstein-Barr virus. Here we report an adult case of this rare and life-threatening syndrome.
Jasmine, Gowarty, Julie, Oda, Christian, Cable   +2 more
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Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis following blood transfusion in the absence of an identifiable trigger [PDF]

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a life-threatening inflammatory syndrome resulting from uncontrolled immune activation. Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is typically triggered by infection, malignancy, or autoimmune disease, though ...
Ashley M. Tuin, Kyle Gilkeson, Joseph Thirumalareddy   +2 more
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Fulminant hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis induced by pandemic A (H1N1) influenza: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011
Introduction Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis induced by viral diseases is a well recognized entity. Severe forms of H5N1 influenza are known to be associated with symptoms very similar to a reactive hemophagocytic syndrome.
Wacrenier Agnès, Guerry Mary-Jane, Cornelius Aurélie, Willekens Christophe, Fourrier François   +4 more
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Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient with severe leptospirosis: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome that can be triggered by infections, malignancies, and autoimmune diseases.
Mariana R. Basurto-Hurtado, Luis O. Becerra-Sepúlveda, Ana P. García-Pérez, Edgar A. Granados-Molina   +3 more
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Lymphoma-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis [PDF]

Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a severe, rare condition characterized by excessive immune activation, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
Thomás de Souza Patto Marcondes, Carlos Sérgio Chiattone, Rafael Dezen Gaiolla   +2 more
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis [PDF]

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 2021
Context.— Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare, life-threatening disorder of immune regulation that can eventually result in end-organ damage and death. HLH is characterized by uncontrolled activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and macrophages that can lead to a cytokine storm ...
Tanya Sajan, Ponnatt, Cullen M, Lilley, Kamran M, Mirza   +2 more
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

Pediatrics In Review, 2022
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive life-threatening disease that consists of uncontrolled activated lymphocytes and macrophages that secrete excessive cytokines. Symptoms and laboratory findings of HLH include prolonged fever, cytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, liver dysfunction, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperferritinemia, increased ...
Hannah, Major-Monfried, Suzanne, Friedman, Scott, Moerdler   +2 more
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Neurological symptoms of familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 2 [PDF]

Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, 2020
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with central nervous system involvement is caused by inflammatory factor storms. The inflammatory factors invade the blood-brain barrier and further infiltrate brain tissue resulting in associated neurological and/or ...
Jingshi Wang, Houzhen Tuo, Lin Wu, Xinkai Wang, Zhao Wang
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis during pregnancy: a review of the literature in epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2021
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis during pregnancy is rare; it is often misdiagnosed, resulting in a high maternal and foetal mortality rate. Herein, based on limited case reports including antepartum and postpartum cases, we reviewed the current ...
Lidong Liu, Yutong Cui, Qiongjie Zhou, Huanqiang Zhao, Xiaotian Li   +4 more
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis [PDF]

Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, 2012
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an immune disorder characterized by uncontrolled inflammation due to defective immune response. It may be familial or acquired, but both share a common feature of threatening the life of a patient and may lead to death unless treated by appropriate treatment. Here in we report a case of adult HLH.
A M V R, Narendra, G, Varun Kumar, A, Krishna Prasad, M, Shetty, Megha S, Uppin, V R, Srinivasan   +5 more
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