Secondary Hemophagocytic Syndrome Associated with Richter’s Transformation in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) is an extremely rare condition arising from the overactivation of one’s own immune system. It results in excessive inflammation and tissue destruction. Prompt initiation of treatment is warranted in either scenario in order to decrease mortality. Most cases are triggere...
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Main Authors: | Nura El-Haj, Wilson I. Gonsalves, Vinay Gupta, Jacob P. Smeltzer, Sameer A. Parikh, Preet P. Singh, Naseema Gangat |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Hematology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/287479 |
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