Pediatric hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A rarely diagnosed entity in a developing country

• Main Authors: Daniela Cleves (Author), Viviana Lotero (Author), Diego Medina (Author), Paola M Perez (Author), Jaime A Patiño (Author), Laura Torres-Canchala (Author), Manuela Olaya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an exaggerated inflammatory reaction secondary to a host's inadequate immune response causing a self-perpetuating loop of altered regulation. Signs and symptoms of HLH are compatible with other common diseases and are nonspecific....