Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and miliary tuberculosis in a previously healthy individual: a case report.

Linn Hereide TrovikMiriam SandnesBjørn BlombergGunhild HolmaasAymen Bushra AhmedTor Henrik Anderson TvedtOlav VintermyrHåkon Reikvam

Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2020)

We present one of few published cases of a patient who survived HLH triggered by miliary tuberculosis. The current case illustrates the need for awareness of these two diagnoses, and the timely initiation of specific and supportive treatment to reduce mortality.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
hiv aids
case report
cardiovascular events
adverse drug
systematic review
combination therapy