Fatal haemophagocytic syndrome and hepatitis associated with visceral leishmaniasis.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2007 Oct; 25(4): 416-8
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in English
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| ID: sea-53562
ABSTRACT
Haemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) secondary to infections occurs due to excessive, non-malignant proliferation of histiocytes, with resultant haemophagocytosis. The syndrome is essentially treatable, provided timely etiological diagnosis is achieved. In this report, we present a rare case of a child who hailed from Uttaranchal and presented with severe hepatitis. Bone marrow examination revealed an unexpected diagnosis of HPS secondary to visceral leishmaniasis. Despite initiating appropriate antileishmanial treatment, the child had a fatal outcome.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Bone Marrow
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Humans
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Child, Preschool
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Fatal Outcome
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Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic
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Hepatitis
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
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Antiprotozoal Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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