Hemophagocytic syndrome associated with visceral leishmaniasis.
Indian Pediatr
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2004 Jun; 41(6): 605-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-16010
ABSTRACT
Hemophagocytosis, either primary (familial) or secondary (reactive), is a life threatening condition in childhood. Etiology should be vigorously searched to avoid a diagnosis of primary hemophagocytosis and treatment with cytotoxic drugs. A child with visceral leishmaniasis causing hemophagocytosis is presented.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell
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Infant
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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