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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
Inquiry about family history may help diagnose the familial forms of Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
Symptoms of FHL are usually evident within the first few months of life and may even develop in utero.
- Fever
- Rash on the skin
- Abdominal pain
- Easy bruising and abnormal bleeding
- Infections [1]
- Learning deficits
- Seizures
- Motor incoordination
- Vision problems
References
References
- ↑ Fisman DN (2000). “Hemophagocytic syndromes and infection”. Emerging Infect. Dis. 6 (6): 601–608. PMID 11076718.
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