Abstract

We report a case of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis associated with acute myeloid leukemia. The usual etiologies of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis were absent. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to acute myeloid leukemia is rare and deserves the attention of clinicians. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis may be masked by the tumour process, often making the diagnosis difficult.