More Info on Sean's Condition and Commonly Asked Questions
What is HLH?
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare but potentially fatal condition in which certain white blood cells (histiocytes and lymphocytes) build up in organs including the skin, spleen, and liver, and destroy other blood cells. This causes fever and damages the liver and spleen, resulting in enlargement of these organs. HLH may be inherited or it may be caused by certain conditions or diseases including infections and immunodeficiency (inability of the body to fight infections). It most commonly affects young infants and children.
How Do You Treat HLH?
Treatment includes antibiotics or antiviral medications to treat or prevent infections, and chemotherapy and immunotherapy prior to Bone Marrow Transplantation.
What Is The Prognosis of Children With HLH?
Prognosis for HLH is unknown at this time, due to the rarity of the disease. With supportive care physicians claim that children with HLH can make a full recovery and live normal adult lives.
What is HLH?
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare but potentially fatal condition in which certain white blood cells (histiocytes and lymphocytes) build up in organs including the skin, spleen, and liver, and destroy other blood cells. This causes fever and damages the liver and spleen, resulting in enlargement of these organs. HLH may be inherited or it may be caused by certain conditions or diseases including infections and immunodeficiency (inability of the body to fight infections). It most commonly affects young infants and children.
How Do You Treat HLH?
Treatment includes antibiotics or antiviral medications to treat or prevent infections, and chemotherapy and immunotherapy prior to Bone Marrow Transplantation.
What Is The Prognosis of Children With HLH?
Prognosis for HLH is unknown at this time, due to the rarity of the disease. With supportive care physicians claim that children with HLH can make a full recovery and live normal adult lives.