ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Virus-associated haemophagocytic syndrome
;
Epstein-Barr virus
;
Hypoplastic anaemia
;
Histiocytic hyperplasia
;
Haemophagocytosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 4-year-old girl with virus-associated haemophagocytic syndrome is described, suffering from fever, jaundice, rectal bleeding and a loss of consciousness. Severe pancytopenia was a prominent finding. The bone marrow biopsy showed hypocellularity, and bone marrow aspiration revealed proliferation of histiocytes containing many erythrocytes and thrombocytes. The patient recovered within several weeks of supportive therapy. Viral studies demonstrated a recent infection with Epstein-Barr virus.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02429062
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