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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis as a rare complication of dengue haemorrhagic fever: a case report.

Chamila PradeepParackrama KarunathilakeShamali AbeyagunawardenaUdaya RalapanawaThilak Jayalath
Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2023)
This case emphasizes the need to consider HLH as a potential complication when persistent fever and cytopenias are present after recovering from dengue fever, particularly in patients with unusual clinical features like hepatosplenomegaly. Early recognition and prompt treatment with appropriate immunosuppressive therapy, such as intravenous dexamethasone, can lead to a successful response and good prognosis.
Keyphrases
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