Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma.
BMC Hematol
; 16: 28, 2016.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-27904750
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults is often secundary to an infection or a neoplasm. In this last case, T cell lymphomas are the most frequent causes. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secundary to a B cell lymphoma has been rarely reported. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a case of a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma treated with conventionnal chemotherapy leading to a complete remission.CONCLUSION:
Prompt etiologic diagnosis and treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis leads to satisfactory outcome.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Hematol
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Morocco