A rare cause of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: systemic loxoscelism.

CONCLUSION: Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis may develop after systemic loxoscelism. In the presence of persistent fever, hepatosplenomegaly and laboratory findings this clinical entity should be kept in mind. PMID: 32779417 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics - August 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Erat T, Yahşi A, Çanakçı C, Korkmaz A, Karahan C, İleri T, Serel S, Atilla H, Kundakçı N, Özdemir H, İnce E, Çiftçi E Tags: Turk J Pediatr Source Type: research