Uncommon Case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis as the First Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Swetha Tummala, Andy Wu, Yen-Nan Lin, Tiarra Price, Anthony Demetris, Stela Celaj · 2026
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Description
Swetha Tummala and co-authors present a 2026 case report about a young woman whose first sign of lupus was a rare and dangerous immune disorder. The disorder, called HLH for short, makes the immune system attack the body's own tissues. It is often missed because its signs look like infection or other disease.
The patient was healthy before she became ill. A team of specialists worked together, ran broad lab tests, and took a liver biopsy to reach the diagnosis. Treatment with steroids, anakinra, and hydroxychloroquine brought rapid gains in her health and lab results. The case shows how fast teamwork can save lives when this condition appears. It also warns doctors to test for lupus early.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Swetha Tummala, Andy Wu, Yen-Nan Lin, Tiarra Price, Anthony Demetris, Stela Celaj |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 12 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |