Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: an uncommon clinical presentation of tuberculosis.
Hong Kong Med J
; 18(6): 517-25, 2012 Dec.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23223654
ABSTRACT
Secondary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but fatal complication of tuberculosis. We describe two cases, and review the local and international experience on the management of this clinical entity. Prompt treatment with anti-tuberculous drugs forms the cornerstone of therapeutic success.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Linfo-Histiocitose Hemofagocítica
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hong Kong Med J
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Hong Kong