Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2020; 8(11): 2364-2373
Published online Jun 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i11.2364
Hemophagocytic syndrome as a complication of acute pancreatitis: A case report
Chao-Qun Han, Xin-Ru Xie, Qin Zhang, Zhen Ding, Xiao-Hua Hou
Chao-Qun Han, Xin-Ru Xie, Zhen Ding, Xiao-Hua Hou, Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
Qin Zhang, Division of Pathology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
Author contributions: Han CQ performed the literature search and data extraction and drafted the manuscript; Xie XR collected the data; Zhang Q provided pathology results; Hou XH revised the manuscript for important intellectual content; Ding Z designed the study and edited the manuscript as corresponding author.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81800467, No. 81974062, and No. 81770637.
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Corresponding author: Zhen Ding, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Teacher, Chief Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China. 2007xh0814@hust.edu.cn
Received: January 21, 2020
Peer-review started: February 14, 2020
First decision: April 9, 2020
Revised: April 17, 2020
Accepted: May 13, 2020
Article in press: May 13, 2020
Published online: June 6, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Haemophagocytic syndrome is a rare extrapancreatic manifestation of acute pancreatitis. We herein report the first such case to share our experience with its diagnosis and treatment. The patient responded well to the immunosuppressive therapy. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.