Wolman’s disease presenting with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report from Saudi Arabia and literature review

Wolman’s disease presenting with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report from Saudi Arabia and literature review

Abstract Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and potentially fatal syndrome that is characterized by strong activation of the immune system from hyperinflammatory cytokines. Symptoms of HLH patients include fever, hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenia, and hyperferritinemia. Inheri...

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Main Authors: Fahad Alabbas, Ghaleb Elyamany, Talal Alanzi, Tahani Bin Ali, Fatma Albatniji, Huda Alfaraidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Lipid storage disorder
Lysosomal acid lipase
Wolman’s disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02541-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02541-2

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