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Retrospective single‐centre analysis of diagnostic approach to adult‐onset haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

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Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare disorder with a poor prognosis characterised by substantial immune activation leading to end‐organ failure. In childhood, genetic defects that impair cytotoxic function of natural… Click to show full abstract

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare disorder with a poor prognosis characterised by substantial immune activation leading to end‐organ failure. In childhood, genetic defects that impair cytotoxic function of natural killer cells and T cells. (HLH) are often identified. In adults, clinical manifestations are similar to those observed in children but the aetiology is often unclear.

Keywords: analysis diagnostic; lymphohistiocytosis; centre analysis; retrospective single; single centre; haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

Journal Title: Internal Medicine Journal
Year Published: 2020

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