Cognitive and psychosocial function post hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.

Objectives: This study investigated the cognitive and psychosocial outcomes in childhood survivors of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Methods: Twenty-one children were assessed on standardized measures of cognitive and psychosocial functioning and compared with an unaffected sibling control group (n = 14). Parent and teacher reports were obtained to provide additional information.