Human immunodeficiency virus-associated hemophagocytosis with iron-deficiency anemia and massive splenomegaly.

Sproat, Lisa O; Pantanowitz, Liron; Lu, Chuanyi M; Dezube, Bruce J · Clin Infect Dis · 2003

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.

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