A rare hematological complication of visceral leishmaniasis: hemophagocytic syndrome
The term “hemophagocytosis” describes the pathologic finding of activated macrophages, engulfing erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets and their precursor cells. This phenomenon is an important finding in patients with hemophagocytic syndrome. It is a distinct clinical entity characterized by fever, p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cukurova University
2016-03-01
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Series: | Cukurova Medical Journal |
Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/206058 |