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ArticleCureus2026

An Unusual Presentation of Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Melena: A Case Report.

Saket Kant, Pradeep Tomar, Swapnil Gupta, Chhaya Yadav, Sparsh Rawat

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Saket KantInternal Medicine, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, IND.
Pradeep TomarInternal Medicine, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, IND.
Swapnil GuptaNephrology, Topiwala National Medical College and Bai Yamunabai Laxman (BYL) Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IND.
Chhaya YadavInternal Medicine, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, IND.
Sparsh RawatInternal Medicine, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, IND.

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Abstract

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare, life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome characterized by excessive immune activation leading to multiorgan involvement. We present a case of an adult male with secondary HLH triggered by typhoid infection, manifesting with persistent fever, cytopenias, hepatosplenomegaly, and bone marrow hemophagocytosis. This report details the clinical presentation, laboratory findings, diagnostic challenges, management, and outcome, underscoring the importance of timely diagnosis and corticosteroid therapy. The clinical course and investigations fulfilled the established diagnostic criteria, illustrating the complexities of differentiating HLH from sepsis and other mimickers. Treatment with high-dose methylprednisolone led to clinical and hematological recovery. This case aligns with literature emphasizing early recognition and immunosuppressive therapy for improved prognosis in secondary HLH.

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bone marrow hemophagocytosiscase reporthemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (hlh)hyperferritinemiasecondary hlh

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PMID41640894
PMCPMC12865482

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