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Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: an uncommon clinical presentation of tuberculosis.
Shea, Y F; Chan, Jasper F W; Kwok, W C; Hwang, Y Y; Chan, T C; Ni, Michael Y X; Li, Iris W S; Chiu, Patrick K C; Luk, James K H; Chu, L W.
Hong Kong Med J ; 18(6): 517-25, 2012 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23223654

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Secondary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but fatal complication of tuberculosis. We describe two cases, and review the local and international experience on the management of this clinical entity. Prompt treatment with anti-tuberculous drugs forms the cornerstone of therapeutic success.


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Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic/etiology , Mycobacterium tuberculosis/isolation & purification , Tuberculosis/complications , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Antitubercular Agents/therapeutic use , Female , Humans , Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic/diagnosis , Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic/drug therapy , Male , Tuberculosis/diagnosis , Tuberculosis/drug therapy
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