A Rare Case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in an Adult

Division

Continental

Hospital

Sky Ridge Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

3-27-2022

Keywords

soluble cd25, mucositis, disseminated rash, cytotoxic t-cells, natural killer cells, persisting fever, ebv, genetic mutation, neutropenic fever, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

Disciplines

Immune System Diseases | Internal Medicine

Abstract

This case report involves an adult patient diagnosed with a rare disease, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). We will discuss the patient's clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment. Due to the rarity of HLH being found in adults, we will break down the essential elements to recognize and diagnose this disease. We present this case to increase physician awareness of HLH occurring in adults. With timely recognition, more patients will be able to receive appropriate treatment, resulting in a decrease in mortality.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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