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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma
El Mehdi Mahtat1, Maryem Zine1, Mohamed Allaoui2
1Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Background:
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adults is often secundary to an infection or a neoplasm. In this last case, T cell lymphomas are the most frequent causes. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secundary to a B cell lymphoma has been rarely reported.
Case Presentation:
We describe a case of a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating a T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma treated with conventionnal chemotherapy leading to a complete remission.
Conclusion:
Prompt etiologic diagnosis and treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis leads to satisfactory outcome.
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