Successful treatment of non-familial haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with interferon and gammaglobulin

被引:10
作者
Estlin, EJ [1 ]
Palmer, RD [1 ]
Windebank, KP [1 ]
Lowry, MF [1 ]
Pearson, ADJ [1 ]
机构
[1] SUNDERLAND DIST GEN HOSP,SUNDERLAND SR4 7TP,DURHAM,ENGLAND
关键词
haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis; interfornalfa; intravenous gammaglobulin;
D O I
10.1136/adc.75.5.432
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Two cases of non-familial haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) are presented in which treatment with interferon alfa and gammaglobulin was associated with complete clinical remission. In one case, serological evidence of recent Epstein-Barr virus infection was found. Natural killer cell activity was within normal limits in both children, compatible with a secondary form of HLH. The combination of interferon alfa and intravenous gammaglobulin requires further evaluation in the treatment of nonfamilial HLH.
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页码:432 / 435
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