Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A case report

The hemophagocytosis syndrome is a disorder of the phagocytic"mononuclear system characterized by a systemic and benign histiocytic proliferation with hemophagocytosis phenomenon. This is a case diagnosed with a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a newborn aged 17 presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia and cytomegalovirus" positive serology. Diagnosis is made; is treated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis protocol a total remission of patient.