NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe condition characterized by the secretion of large amounts of inflammatory cytokines. Lymphoma is a major cause of secondary HLH. This report describes the case of a child initially diagnosed with HLH who experienced recurrent episodes after treatm...

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Main Authors: Zhanrong Zhang, MM, Feng Chen, MD
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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description Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe condition characterized by the secretion of large amounts of inflammatory cytokines. Lymphoma is a major cause of secondary HLH. This report describes the case of a child initially diagnosed with HLH who experienced recurrent episodes after treatment. Ten months after the initial diagnosis, a mass was discovered in the right upper limb, and pathology findings confirmed NK/T-cell lymphoma. Based on the patient's medical history, this lymphoma was considered the underlying cause of HLH. Patients diagnosed with lymphoma complicated by HLH have a worse prognosis and shorter survival compared with those without HLH. Early diagnosis and timely symptomatic treatment can significantly improve patient prognosis.
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spelling doaj-art-86dfece87aaf4e469d0240432bacbbb62025-08-20T03:03:38ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-06-012063144314710.1016/j.radcr.2025.03.025NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case reportZhanrong Zhang, MM0Feng Chen, MD1Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Medical University Hainan Hospital), Haikou, ChinaCorresponding author.; Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Medical University Hainan Hospital), Haikou, ChinaHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe condition characterized by the secretion of large amounts of inflammatory cytokines. Lymphoma is a major cause of secondary HLH. This report describes the case of a child initially diagnosed with HLH who experienced recurrent episodes after treatment. Ten months after the initial diagnosis, a mass was discovered in the right upper limb, and pathology findings confirmed NK/T-cell lymphoma. Based on the patient's medical history, this lymphoma was considered the underlying cause of HLH. Patients diagnosed with lymphoma complicated by HLH have a worse prognosis and shorter survival compared with those without HLH. Early diagnosis and timely symptomatic treatment can significantly improve patient prognosis.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325002365Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosisCase reportNK/T-cell lymphomaBone lymphoma
spellingShingle Zhanrong Zhang, MM
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NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report
Radiology Case Reports
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Case report
NK/T-cell lymphoma
Bone lymphoma
title NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report
title_full NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report
title_fullStr NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report
title_full_unstemmed NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report
title_short NK/T-cell bone lymphoma-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A clinical case report
title_sort nk t cell bone lymphoma induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis a clinical case report
topic Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Case report
NK/T-cell lymphoma
Bone lymphoma
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