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The unique aspects of presentation and diagnosis of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults.
Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program - 1 Jan 2015
Nikiforow Sarah, Berliner Nancy
Abstract excerpt
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) was initially described as an inflammatory condition affecting young children but is increasingly diagnosed in adults. Presenting features such as fever, cytopenias, phagocytosis, elevated ferritin, and increased levels of soluble IL-2 receptor are common in both age groups, but the prevalence of several clinical and biochemical criteria differ between pediatric and adult...
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