Síndrome hemofagocíticoa propósito de un caso

  1. de la Guerra Acebal, Carla
  2. Madariaga Ordeñana, Idoia
  3. Maiz Egaña, Arantzazu
  4. Moreno Rodrigo, Ana
  5. Montero Aparicio, Esperanza
Journal:
Gaceta médica de Bilbao: Revista oficial de la Academia de Ciencias Médicas de Bilbao. Información para profesionales sanitarios

ISSN: 0304-4858 2173-2302

Year of publication: 2014

Volume: 111

Issue: 2

Type: Article

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Abstract

We present the case of a 50 years old woman, with a history of nodal tuberculosis properly treated at 15 years old. She was admitted to our Service with fever and laboratory abnormality, being diagnosed with hemophagocytic syndrome of unknown origin. We review the subject according to its rare entity and the importance of prompt diagnosis to avoid a fatal outcome.