Successful management of adult hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with an etoposide-containing regimen: Case report and literature review

Histoplasmosis-Induced Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in an Adult Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive and life-threating immune dysregulation syndrome characterized by persistent activation of the mononuclear phagocytic system leading to uncontrolled systemic hyperinflammatory response. The proliferation and activation of histiocytes and lymphocytes lead to production of large amounts of cytokines, also called cytokine storm. Hematopoiet...

Dengue-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in an adult: A case report and literature review: Erratum

BACKGROUND Infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (IAHS) is potentially a fatal disease caused by systemic infection complicated by hemophagocyticlymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Here, we report a case of HLH associated with dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) after a trip to Thailand. CASE SUMMARY A 33-year-old healthy female patient presented with 3 days of fever, myalgia, and skin rash. Serotyp...

Liver transplant for adult hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: case report and literature review.

We report the case of a middle-aged man who died from multiorgan failure 3 weeks after orthotopic liver transplant for fulminant hepatic failure, associated with a rare, often fatal, hematologic condition that usually presents in childhood. We discuss the importance of its diagnosis, treatment, and implications for liver transplant.

Successful Treatment of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)-1-associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with Acyclovir: A Case Report and Literature Review

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) associated with herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 infection (HSV-1-HLH) is uncommon and is potentially fatal without appropriate treatment. We herein report the case of an adult patient with HSV-1-HLH who was successfully treated with acyclovir. A 69-year-old man developed fever, pancytopenia and liver enzyme elevation after the resolution of pneumonia. These...

Severe Overdose of Calcium Channel Blocker and Successful Management: A Literature Review and Case Report