Lamotrigine-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a case report

Lamotrigine-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a case report

Abstract Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare hematological syndrome characterized by excessive and uncontrolled activation of the immune system. The often nonspecific nature of early symptoms and the potential for progression to multiorgan failure and death if appropriate therapy...

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Main Authors: Jenny Y. Zhou, Jordan A. Martinez, John Paul Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Lamotrigine
Medication adverse effect
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2295-1

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