Severe hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to disseminated histoplasmosis in a patient with HIV/AIDS: a case report
This case illustrates the complexities of diagnosing HLH in immunocompromised patients. Delays in obtaining critical lab results and initiating treatment contributed to the patient's rapid deterioration. Early intervention and careful monitoring are crucial in managing such complex cases, where timely diagnosis can significantly impact patient outcomes.
Authors
- Dipesh Rohita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3045-1980)
- Ali Usama
- Ali Rabbani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2322-9548)
- Zeyar Thet
- Prakash Poudel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9375-2847)
- Janak Adhikari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3512-5228)
- Anubhav Poudel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7519-4714)
- Ali Cheema
- Karun Bhattarai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7734-810X)
- Zin Hinn Phyu
Institutions
- Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
- Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (US)
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003350
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00