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Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection


Authors: Závodná Radka;  Šrámková Lucie;  Suková Martina;  Starý Jan
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika dětské hematologie a onkologie 2. LF UK a FN Motol
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2022; 77 (1): 43-48.
Category: Case Report

Overview

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is heterogeneous disease characterized by uncotrolled proliferation of T lymphocytes and macrophages result of which is overproduction of cytokines and hemophagocytosis. Without adequate therapy this condition could be life-threatening. We present a case of infant with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Keywords:

pancytopenia – COVID-19 – hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis – hepatosplenomegaly


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