Average Temperature as a Marker of Lymphoma-Associated HLH

Peak temperature, and 12-hour mean temperature were analysed in lymphoma patients presenting with a significantly raised serum ferritin. 12 (out of 23) patients were found to have hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). 12-hour temperature proved a better predictor of HLH than peak temperature in this cohort, which has highlighted the need for further research into this simple clinical parameter.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Study Source Type: research