Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Hematologic Emergency in the Critical Care Setting
Joint Authors
Hashemi-Sadraei, Neda
Idowu, Modupe
Vejpongsa, Pimprapa
Baljevic, Muhamed
Chen, Lei
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and potential life-threatening clinical syndrome that results from uncontrolled activation of the immune system.
Secondary HLH, more commonly observed in adult patients, is seen in the context of underlying triggering conditions.
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been recognized as the leading infectious cause and is associated with a poor outcome.
As clinical and laboratory features of HLH could overlap with septic shock syndrome in most patients, the diagnosis of HLH, especially in adults, is the most challenging aspect of the disease that results in delayed recognition and treatment of rapidly progressive multiorgan system failure.
We report a case of Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient who presented with signs of septic shock syndrome and we review the literature on the topic.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hashemi-Sadraei, Neda& Vejpongsa, Pimprapa& Baljevic, Muhamed& Chen, Lei& Idowu, Modupe. 2015. Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Hematologic Emergency in the Critical Care Setting. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058613
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hashemi-Sadraei, Neda…[et al.]. Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Hematologic Emergency in the Critical Care Setting. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058613
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hashemi-Sadraei, Neda& Vejpongsa, Pimprapa& Baljevic, Muhamed& Chen, Lei& Idowu, Modupe. Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Hematologic Emergency in the Critical Care Setting. Case Reports in Hematology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058613
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058613