Claessens Yann-Erick, Pene Frédéric, Tulliez Micheline, Cariou Alain, Chiche Jean-Daniel
Department of Emergency Medicine, Cochin Hospital, Paris, France.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2006 Jun;13(3):172-4. doi: 10.1097/01.mej.0000190275.85107.55.
Hemophagocytosis is a classic but uncommon complication of tuberculosis and can lead to a life-threatening condition. We report two cases of severe hemophagocytic syndrome related to mycobacterium tuberculosis. The etiologic diagnosis was made by specific polymerase chain reaction in one patient. These reports illustrate that tuberculosis should be considered for the diagnosis of hemophagocytic syndrome in critically ill patients.
噬血细胞现象是结核病的一种典型但不常见的并发症，可导致危及生命的状况。我们报告两例与结核分枝杆菌相关的严重噬血细胞综合征病例。其中一名患者通过特异性聚合酶链反应做出病因诊断。这些报告表明，对于重症患者的噬血细胞综合征诊断应考虑结核病。
