Prognostic Factors and Outcomes of Adults With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

In this large series of adults with secondary HLH treated at a single tertiary care center, patients with low serum albumin levels and tumor-associated HLH had a markedly worse survival. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis remains elusive and challenging to clinicians who must maintain a high index of suspicion. The recent discovery of several novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities may improve outcomes of adult patients with HLH.