Open AccessHemophagocytosis lymphocytosis presenting as pulmonary‐renal syndrome: a case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Wong Morgan,
Rao Arpit,
Nemunaitis Jacklyn,
Czuchlewski David,
Sagheer Shazib,
AranaYi Cecilia
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1082
Subject(s) - hemophagocytosis , lymphocytosis , medicine , incidence (geometry) , hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , pathology , bone marrow , physics , disease , pancytopenia , optics
Key Clinical Message Hemophagocytosis Lymphocytosis ( HLH ) is a rare and life‐threatening illness that is more commonly seen in infants; however, its incidence in adults is becoming more common. Recognizing HLH in a complicated clinical scenario is key to early recognition, treatment, as well as improved morbidity and mortality.