Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: An update on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare, life-threatening state of immune hyperactivation that arises in the setting of genetic mutations and infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic triggers. Sustained, aberrant activation of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and resultant inflammatory cytokine rele...
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| Vydáno v: | Best practice & research. Clinical rheumatology Ročník 34; číslo 4; s. 101515 |
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| Hlavní autoři: | , , |
| Médium: | Journal Article |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
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Netherlands
Elsevier Ltd
01.08.2020
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| ISSN: | 1521-6942, 1532-1770, 1532-1770 |
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| Shrnutí: | Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare, life-threatening state of immune hyperactivation that arises in the setting of genetic mutations and infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic triggers. Sustained, aberrant activation of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and resultant inflammatory cytokine release are core pathogenic mechanisms. Key clinical features include high persistent fever, hepatosplenomegaly, blood cytopenia, elevated aminotransferase and ferritin levels, and coagulopathy. HLH is likely under-recognized, and mortality remains high, especially in adults; thus, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential. Familial forms of HLH are currently treated with chemotherapy as a bridge to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. HLH occurring in rheumatic disease (macrophage activation syndrome) is treated with glucocorticoids, IL-1 blockade, or cyclosporine A. In other forms of HLH, addressing the underlying trigger is essential. There remains a pressing need for more sensitive, context-specific diagnostic tools. Safer, more effective therapies will arise with improved understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of HLH. |
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| ISSN: | 1521-6942 1532-1770 1532-1770 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.berh.2020.101515 |