Hemophagocytic syndrome in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus, Epstein-Barr viremia, and newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma.

نویسندگان

  • Simon Khagi
  • Olga Danilova
  • Cocav Rauwerdink
چکیده

Hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) is a rare disorder of lymphocyte and histiocyte activation through cytokine dysfunction leading to widespread organ compromise. With widespread lymphocytic and histiocytic activation, it is known to cause considerable end-organ dysfunction quickly and with relatively few options for treatment.1 HPS has been associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and the initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).2-4 We report a case of HPS from our institution, describing the complexity of diagnosis and an attempt at treatment.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Clinical advances in hematology & oncology : H&O

دوره 10 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012