Adult-onset Stills disease presenting with acute liver failure caused by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
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Acute liver failure caused by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults
BACKGROUND Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare condition that can be caused by a primary or acquired disorder of uncontrolled immune response. Liver injury is a common complication of HLH; however, HLH presenting as acute liver failure (ALF) has rarely been reported in adults. CASE SUMMARY A 34-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with nausea and fatigue persisting for 2 w...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2534-9821
DOI: 10.5455/ijmrcr.adult-onset-still-disease