Adult haemophagocytic syndrome

Summary Haemophagocytic syndromes (haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) have a wide range of causes, symptoms, and outcomes, but all lead to a hyperinflammatory response and organ damage—mainly reported in paediatric patients, but reports of adult presentation are increasing. Analysis of the genetic...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 2014-04, Vol.383 (9927), p.1503-1516
Hauptverfasser: Ramos-Casals, Manuel, MD, Brito-Zerón, Pilar, MD, López-Guillermo, Armando, MD, Khamashta, Munther A, Prof, Bosch, Xavier, Dr
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Haemophagocytic syndromes (haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) have a wide range of causes, symptoms, and outcomes, but all lead to a hyperinflammatory response and organ damage—mainly reported in paediatric patients, but reports of adult presentation are increasing. Analysis of the genetic and molecular pathophysiology of these syndromes have improved the understanding of the crosstalk between lymphocytes and histiocytes and their regulatoty mechanisms. Clinical presentations with a broad differential diagnosis, and often life-threatening outcome, complicate the management, which might include supportive intensive care, immunosuppressive and biological treatments, or haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. Insufficient knowledge of these syndromes could contribute to poor prognosis. Early diagnosis is essential to initiate appropriate treatment and improve the quality of life and survival of patients with this challenging disorder.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61048-X