Case 217. EBV-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (20 y-o F)
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Case 217. EBV-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (20 y-o F) |
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| Bone marrow aspirate from the young, manifesting fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, pancytopenia and atypical lymphocytosis (5%). | |||
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An activated macrophage phagocytizes red cells and nuclear debris probably originated from white blood cells and platelets (Giemsa). Virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (VAHS) is strongly suspected. | ||
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