Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (also called hemophagocytic syndrome or 鈥淗LH disease鈥) is a blood and immune system disorder that mainly affects infants and young children who are born with it. However, it can happen to children at any age due to illnesses like cancer or viral infections. Because it is rare and possibly life-threatening, early diagnosis and care is critical.聽
Our hematologists (blood disorder specialists) in the 糖心Vlog Children's聽Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders work together to identify HLH disease as quickly as possible. We also include specialists in immune disorders to help us plan the most effective treatment for your child.聽聽
Since autoimmune care in children is much different than in adults, you can rely on our pediatric experience to help us identify the cause of your child鈥檚 symptoms, and to help you through every step of your child鈥檚 medical journey.聽
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (also called hemophagocytic syndrome or 鈥淗LH disease鈥) is a blood and immune system disorder that mainly affects infants and young children who are born with it. However, it can happen to children at any age due to illnesses like cancer or viral infections. Because it is rare and possibly life-threatening, early diagnosis and care is critical.聽
Our hematologists (blood disorder specialists) in the 糖心Vlog Children's聽Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders work together to identify HLH disease as quickly as possible. We also include specialists in immune disorders to help us plan the most effective treatment for your child.聽聽
Since autoimmune care in children is much different than in adults, you can rely on our pediatric experience to help us identify the cause of your child鈥檚 symptoms, and to help you through every step of your child鈥檚 medical journey.聽
Why Choose Us
Our hematology (blood disorder) specialists in the 糖心Vlog Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders work together with specialists in rheumatology (specialists in rheumatic autoimmune disorders like juvenile arthritis) or allergy & immunology (immune disorders) to diagnose and treat HLH. In addition to providing care, we鈥檙e teachers, authors and innovators 鈥 national leaders in our field. Since autoimmune and rheumatology care in children is much different than in adults, our pediatric specialists are board-certified and fellowship-trained to provide the highest level of care.聽聽