Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in the setting of HELLP Syndrome.

Sarmen SarkissianYasir KhanDaniel FarrellDavid ConstableElizabeth A Brem

Published in: Clinical case reports (2018)

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening hyper activation of the immune system. Rare cases associated with HELLP syndrome and other similar conditions in pregnancy have been reported. Despite the improved survival rates with etoposide and dexamethasone-based regimens, HLH remains a challenging disease. Experience in pregnant patients is exceedingly rare.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
low dose
peritoneal dialysis
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes