Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a new cause of death during ‘post-acute COVID-19 syndrome?’ A case report

• Published in: Journal of hematopathology Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 229 - 233
• Main Authors: Naous, Elie, Nassani, Bertha-Maria, Yaghi, Cesar, Nasr, Fadi, Medlej, Rita
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.09.2021
• Subjects: Case Report; Hematology; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Pathology; COVID-19; Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis; Post-acute Covid-19 syndrome; SARS-CoV-2; Hyperinflammatory syndrome; Late onset

‘Post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome’ is a new term that was coined to describe a constellation of persistent symptoms and new complications following recovery from COVID-19 initial illness. Identifying post-COVID-19 complications is crucial for early diagnosis and subsequent ini...