Open AccessHemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with Visceral Leishmaniasis in Late Adulthood
Author(s) -
Guilherme Grossi Lopes Cançado,
Guilherme Gomes Freitas,
Flavia Helena Fidelis Faria,
Antônio Vaz de Macedo,
Vandack Nobre
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.015
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1476-1645
pISSN - 0002-9637
DOI - 10.4269/ajtmh.12-0563
Subject(s) - hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis , visceral leishmaniasis , etiology , leishmaniasis , medicine , immunology , pathology , disease
We describe a case of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis related to visceral leishmaniasis in late adulthood. Because clinical features of visceral leishmaniasis can mimic those of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, diagnosing leishmaniasis as the underlying etiology can be quite challenging. In our case, treatment with amphotericin B resulted in a dramatic resolution of clinical abnormalities.
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