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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