Published in Drug Week, June 9th, 2006
"Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHLH) is a genetically determined disorder characterized by the early onset of fever, hepatosplenomegaly, central nervous system disease, thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, and hemophagocytosis. It is caused by genetic defects that impair T cell-mediated and natural cytotoxicity.
"Chemotherapy- or immunotherapy-based treatments can achieve remission. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), however, is the only curative option, but optimal modalities and long-term outcome...
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Source: Drug Week (2006-06-09)
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