Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Definition
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis due to infections, autoimmune disorders, or underlying malignancies. Signs and symptoms include fever, lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and pancytopenia.
Also known as acquired hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, acquired hemophagocytic syndrome, reactive hemophagocytic syndrome — per MONDO