Hemophagocytic [corrected] lymphohistiocytosis associated with nephrotic syndrome and multi-organ failure

Iran J Kidney Dis. 2012 Nov;6(6):467-9.

Abstract

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is still an important elusive and misdiagnosed condition despite of improved knowledge. Nephrotic syndrome associated with HLH is not a common feature and has been rarely reported in hemophagocytic syndrome. We report a 27-year-old man with HLH who progressed to multi-organ failure as well as nephrotic-range proteinuria, generalized edema, and hypoalbuminemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / complications*
  • Male
  • Multiple Organ Failure / etiology*
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / etiology*