Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma

BACKGROUNDHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults is often secundary to an infection or a neoplasm. In this last case, T cell lymphomas are the most frequent causes. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secundary to a B cell lymphoma has been rarely reported. CASE PRESENTATIONWe describe a case o...

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Published in:BMC hematology 2016, Vol.16, p.28-28
Main Authors: Mahtat, El Mehdi, Zine, Maryem, Allaoui, Mohamed, Kerbout, Malika, Messaoudi, Nezha, Doghmi, Kamal, Mikdame, Mohamed
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:BACKGROUNDHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults is often secundary to an infection or a neoplasm. In this last case, T cell lymphomas are the most frequent causes. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secundary to a B cell lymphoma has been rarely reported. CASE PRESENTATIONWe describe a case of a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma treated with conventionnal chemotherapy leading to a complete remission. CONCLUSIONPrompt etiologic diagnosis and treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis leads to satisfactory outcome.
ISSN:2052-1839
2052-1839