HLH
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| Term | HLH |
| Short definition | HLH - A rare condition in which histiocytes and lymphocytes (types of white blood cells) build up in organs such as the skin, spleen and liver and destroy other blood cells. HLH can be inherited or caused by certain conditions or diseases, including infections, immunodeficiency (the body's inability to fight infection), and cancer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
HLH - A rare condition in which histiocytes and lymphocytes (types of white blood cells) build up in organs such as the skin, spleen and liver and destroy other blood cells. HLH can be inherited or caused by certain conditions or diseases, including infections, immunodeficiency (the body's inability to fight infection), and cancer. Also called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
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