Human immunodeficiency virus-associated hemophagocytosis with iron-deficiency anemia and massive splenomegaly.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of hemophagocytic syndrome in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive man with iron-deficiency anemia that did not respond to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Clinical resolution occurred only after a splenectomy was performed.
Medical subject headings
- Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
- HIV Infections
- Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell
- Splenomegaly