EBV ‐associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicated by severe coagulation disorders and opportunistic infections: case report of a survivor

Key Clinical Message
The possibility of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis should always be kept in mind when examining/treating a patient with fever of unknown origin and sepsis‐like symptoms. Early diagnosis leading to prompt initiation of immunosuppressive therapy as well as aggressive supportive care, including correction of coagulation abnormalities and treatment of opportunistic infections, can decrease mortality.

The possibility of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis should always be kept in mind when examining/treating a patient with fever of unknown origin and sepsis‐like symptoms. Early diagnosis leading to prompt initiation of immunosuppressive therapy as well as aggressive supportive care, including correction of coagulation abnormalities and treatment of opportunistic infections, can decrease mortality.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - November 29, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kirsten Saevels, Dominique Robert, Sylvie Van den Broeck, Ronald Malfait, Alain Gadisseur, Philippe Jorens, Anke Verlinden Tags: Case Report Source Type: research