Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma

[摘要] BackgroundHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults is often secundary to an infection or a neoplasm. In this last case, T cell lymphomas are the most frequent causes. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secundary to a B cell lymphoma has been rarely reported.Case presentationWe describe a case of a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma treated with conventionnal chemotherapy leading to a complete remission.ConclusionPrompt etiologic diagnosis and treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis leads to satisfactory outcome.

[发布日期] 2016-11-24

[关键词] Epstein Barr Virus;Hodgkin Lymphoma;Epstein Barr Virus Infection;Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis;Epstein Barr Virus Reactivation