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 tri...

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Main Authors: El-Haj, Nura, Gonsalves, Wilson I., Gupta, Vinay, Smeltzer, Jacob P., Parikh, Sameer A., Singh, Preet P., Gangat, Naseema
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3914353/