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01-12-2016 | Case report
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma
Authors:
El Mehdi Mahtat, Maryem Zine, Mohamed Allaoui, Malika Kerbout, Nezha Messaoudi, Kamal Doghmi, Mohamed Mikdame
Published in:
BMC Hematology
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Issue 1/2016
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Abstract
Background
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults is often secundary to an infection or a neoplasm. In this last case, T cell lymphomas are the most frequent causes. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secundary to a B cell lymphoma has been rarely reported.
Case presentation
We describe a case of a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma treated with conventionnal chemotherapy leading to a complete remission.
Conclusion
Prompt etiologic diagnosis and treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis leads to satisfactory outcome.