Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Source : Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2008 Dec;75(12):1261-3.
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Department : Paediatrics
Year : 2008
Abstract : We describe two cases of Reactive Hemophagocytic syndrome (RHS) occurring in rheumatic diseases in childhood. Patient 1, an adolescent girl with systemic onset Juvenile idopathic arthritis (JRA) presented like severe sepsis with shock, hepatic dysfunction and coagulopathy. Patient 2 presented with cardiac tamponade, she was later detected to have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Her bone marrow aspirate revealed prominent hemophagocytosis. Both cases improved with pulse methylprednisolone therapy. © 2008 Dr. K C Chaudhuri Foundation.
Cite this Research Publication : Rajam L, Prasad V, Yatheesha BL. "Reactive hemophagocytic syndrome," Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2008 Dec;75(12):1261-3.