Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 1

Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 1

Definition

Familial Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by a macrophage activation syndrome with an onset usually occurring within a few months or less common several years after birth.

Also known as familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 1, familial HLH, FHL1, HLH1, HPLH1 — per MONDO

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