Nguyen Julie, Tun Nattapron, Burley Nick, Bolos David
Internal Medicine, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton, USA.
Hematology and Oncology, Olive View-University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA.
Cureus. 2024 May 4;16(5):e59628. doi: 10.7759/cureus.59628. eCollection 2024 May.
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe inflammatory disorder that affects multiple organ systems and carries a high risk of mortality if untreated. Treatment typically involves immune suppression with steroids and cytotoxic drugs. This case report details the evaluation and management of an adult female presenting with atypical symptoms, aims to improve awareness and understanding of HLH in adults, and emphasizes the urgency of timely diagnosis and intervention.
噬血细胞性淋巴组织细胞增生症(HLH)是一种严重的炎症性疾病,可影响多个器官系统,若不治疗,死亡率很高。治疗通常包括使用类固醇和细胞毒性药物进行免疫抑制。本病例报告详细介绍了一名出现非典型症状的成年女性的评估和管理情况,旨在提高对成人HLH的认识和理解,并强调及时诊断和干预的紧迫性。