Síndrome hemafagocítico, enfrentamiento diagnóstico y terapéutico actual. Revisión a partir de un caso relacionado a virus Epstein-Barr / Hemophagocytic syndrome, current diagnostic and therapeutic approach
Rev. méd. Chile
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148(3): 371-380, mar. 2020. tab, graf
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Hemophagocytic syndrome or hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a highly lethal hyper-inflammatory disorder that leads to a storm of cytokines, hemophagocytosis and multiple organ failure. It can be primary, which is inherited, or secondary. In the latter, virus infections are a frequent trigger, predominantly the family of herpes viruses, such as Epstein-Barr virus. An early treatment is recommended. Until recently there was no consensus about the management of secondary cases. The protocols for the treatment of primary HLH were used, which include cytotoxic agents and corticosteroids. We herein review the current diagnostic and therapeutic approach of HLH, based on a case associated with a reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus in an immunocompetent adolescent. We highlight the importance of suspecting this disease in patients with a persistent inflammatory response state or with a fever of unknown origin, in order to carry out a timely treatment, with the least toxicity, and appropriate to the characteristics of each individual, which is the current therapeutic trend.
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Asunto principal:
Linfohistiocitosis Hemofagocítica
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Guía de Práctica Clínica
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Unidad de Tratamiento Intensivo/CL
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