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Erschienen in: memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology 2/2022

15.06.2021 | case report

Hemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis in a COVID-19 patient in the acute phase: case report

verfasst von: Maher Salamoon, MD, Mazen Kenj

Erschienen in: memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology | Ausgabe 2/2022

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Summary

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put health systems worldwide under great pressure on numerous levels. COVID-19 is a heterogeneous situation where some people experience mild symptoms for which no serious intervention is needed, while others may experience serious situations ranging from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or even respiratory failure and end organ damage. Serious COVID-19 cases may be complicated with a cytokine storm caused by hemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis, which is a life-threatening situation. Efforts should be directed to reveal accompanying diseases that may trigger the cytokine storm. Early diagnosis leads to a better understanding of how to deal with this emergency status; however, even with early intervention, outcomes are still very poor.
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Metadaten
Titel
Hemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis in a COVID-19 patient in the acute phase: case report
verfasst von
Maher Salamoon, MD
Mazen Kenj
Publikationsdatum
15.06.2021
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology / Ausgabe 2/2022
Print ISSN: 1865-5041
Elektronische ISSN: 1865-5076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12254-021-00719-z

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