Hemopagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated With Nephrotic Syndrome and Multi-organ Failure

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is still an important elusive and misdiagnosed condition despite of improved knowledge. Nephrotic syndrome associated with HLH is not a common feature and has been rarely reported in hemophagocytic syndrome. We report a 27-year-old man with HLH who progressed...

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Published in:Iranian journal of kidney diseases 2012-11, Vol.6 (6), p.467
Main Authors: Darazam, Ilad Alavi, Sami, Ramin, Ghadir, Malihe, Mohammadi, ouzan, Farrokhi, Farin Rashid, Mansouri, Davood, Nassiri, Amirahmad
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Language:English
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Summary:Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is still an important elusive and misdiagnosed condition despite of improved knowledge. Nephrotic syndrome associated with HLH is not a common feature and has been rarely reported in hemophagocytic syndrome. We report a 27-year-old man with HLH who progressed to multi-organ failure as well as nephrotic-range proteinuria, generalized edema, and hypoalbuminemia.
ISSN:1735-8582
1735-8604