Hemophagocytic syndrome as form of presentation of disseminated histoplasmosis
Revista Hematología ENERO - ABRIL 2019
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Keywords

hemophagocytic syndrome, disseminated histoplasmosis, prolonged febrile syndrome

How to Cite

Borchichi, S., & Calvo, A. (2019). Hemophagocytic syndrome as form of presentation of disseminated histoplasmosis. Journal of Hematology, 23(1), 78–80. Retrieved from https://revistahematologia.com.ar/index.php/Revista/article/view/95

Abstract

We report a 2 years old girl with prolonged fever, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia, with suspicion
of hemophagocytic syndrome. Bone marrow smear showed elements compatible with fungal infection
and a secondary hemophagocytosis.

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