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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Revealed by Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Child
Joint Authors
Benmiloud, Sarra
Hbibi, Mohamed
Chaouki, Sana
Abourazzak, Sana
Hida, Moustapha
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe life-threatening disorder, responsible for extensive phagocytosis of hematopoietic cells and causing a multisystem organ failure.
If lymphomas are common causes of HLH, the association with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is rarely described in children.
We report a case of a 9-year-old boy presenting with HLH as an initial manifestation of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
He has been suffering from persistent high fever, asthenia, weight loss, and hepatosplenomegaly with no lymphadenopathy.
The diagnosis of HLH secondary to infectious disease was initially worn.
The patient received high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
However, his state got worse with the onset of dry cough and pleural effusion.
Histopathologic examination of pleural fluid showed the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
The outcome was favorable after treatment by corticosteroid and chemotherapy.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma revealed by HLH is a source of delayed diagnosis and should be borne in mind in children.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Benmiloud, Sarra& Hbibi, Mohamed& Chaouki, Sana& Abourazzak, Sana& Hida, Moustapha. 2014. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Revealed by Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Child. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Benmiloud, Sarra…[et al.]. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Revealed by Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Child. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Benmiloud, Sarra& Hbibi, Mohamed& Chaouki, Sana& Abourazzak, Sana& Hida, Moustapha. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Revealed by Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Child. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017563
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017563