Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis followed by an episode of peritoneal dialysis associated peritonitis: a case report.

The present case suggests that clinicians should to be aware of HLH in those patients apparently suspected with refractory or relapsing peritonitis, especially those accompanied with persist fever, hyperferritinemia, and cytopenias. HLH-specific therapy and supportive care should be applied without delay.