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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis masquerading as alcoholic hepatitis | Journal Article / Case Report/Series | MSF Science Portal
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis masquerading as alcoholic hepatitis

Abulaimoun S, Abushalha K, Reddymasu S, Teruya B, Natarajan N
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Abstract
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a syndrome characterized by excessive immune activation. Timely diagnosis can be challenging, and prompt treatment is the only hope for survival. We present an adult patient with a history of alcohol dependence, who presented with fatigue, bilateral lower extremity edema, and orange-colored urine. Clinical workup revealed abnormal liver function tests, elevated ferritin, cytopenia, and lymphadenopathy. Eventually, he was diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. This case report encourages gastroenterologists to maintain a high index of suspicion when a patient presents with liver failure, hyperferritinemia, and cytopenia because they may be the first healthcare professionals to evaluate these patients.

Subject Area

hepatitis

Languages

English
DOI
10.14309/crj.0000000000000495
Published Date
01 Dec 2020
PubMed ID
33324714
Journal
ACG Case Reports Journal
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 7, Issue 12, Pages e00495
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