Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in the setting of metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a case report.
Monica El-MasryLauren EisenbudMinh-Ha TranPublished in: Journal of medical case reports (2017)
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a life-threatening disorder which is likely to be under-recognized. Increased awareness of this disease entity and its diagnosis is crucial toward early recognition and treatment. To our knowledge, our patient is only the second reported with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis occurring in the setting of renal cell carcinoma.