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Clinical features of haemophagocytic syndrome in patients with systemic autoimmune diseases: analysis of 30 cases

Lara D. Veeken · 2008 · Vol. 47(11) · pp. 1686–1691
Shusaku FukayaShinsuke YasudaTakashi HashimotoKenji OkuHirosi KataokaTetsuya HoritaTatsuya AtsumiT Koike

Abstract

The prevalence of HPS among in-hospital patients with systemic autoimmunity is not ignorable. Administration of immunosuppressants was effective in cases with autoimmune-associated HPS, whereas prognosis was poor in infection-associated HPS.

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchInflammasome and immune disordersImmune Cell Function and InteractionMedicineDermatomyositisOverlap syndromeInternal medicineCyclophosphamideCytopeniaPolymyositisVasculitisTacrolimusAutoimmune disease

MeSH terms

AdultAgedAutoimmune DiseasesBacterial InfectionsCyclophosphamideGlucocorticoidsHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesVirus DiseasesTacrolimusCyclosporineLymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic

Funding

  • Hokkaido University
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