Successful use of emapalumab in refractory hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a child with Chédiak–Higashi syndrome: a case report

Abstract Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a life-threatening disease heralded by fever, cytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, and multisystem organ failure. Its association with genetic mutations, infections, autoimmune disorders, and malignancies is widely reported. Case presentation A 3-y...

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Main Authors: Ali AlAhmari, Haitham Khogeer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03808-1