Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is characterized by a dysregulated activation of the immune system that causes fever, cytopenias, organomegalies, and hemophagocytosis. There are infectious, neoplastic, rheumatologic, and miscellaneous causes. Rickettsioses are a neglected cause of HLH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Report for first time in Mexico a case of hereditary mixed polyposis and review the literature.
Background: The hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome (HMPS) is an uncommon condition, distinguished by presence of a different histological pattern of polyps in digestive tract, clinically manifested by diarrhea, anemia and weight loss.
Case Report: Male patient, 38 years old, with familiar antecedent (dead sister) with polyps and gastric cancer.