Korean J Dermatol.  2006 Dec;44(12):1430-1433.

A Case of Hemophagocytic Syndrome Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

• Goo J
• Oh YS
• Choi EH
• Ahn SK

Abstract

Hemophagocytic syndrome is a rare complication of a systemic infection that can have a fatal outcome. The skin manifestations can present as erythematous patches or nodules, purpura, ulcers, or edema. But the histopathologic features solely consist of infiltration of benign histiocytes and hemophagocytosis. We report a case of a 67 year-old male patient diagnosed with hemophagocytic syndrome caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

Keyword

Hemophagocytic syndrome; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Purpura

MeSH Terms

Aged
Edema
Fatal Outcome
Histiocytes
Humans
Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic*
Male
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*
Pseudomonas*
Purpura
Skin Manifestations
Ulcer