"What lies beneath" - macrophage activation syndrome unveiled systemic lupus erythematosus
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a potentially fatal condition characterized by massive systemic inflammatory response in the setting of a myriad of systemic disorders such as autoimmune collagen vascular disease, infections, drug-induced, and malignancies. It falls under a group of disorders...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a potentially fatal condition characterized by massive systemic inflammatory response in the setting of a myriad of systemic disorders such as autoimmune collagen vascular disease, infections, drug-induced, and malignancies. It falls under a group of disorders known as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis of which familial and acquired types have been described. Here, we report a case of acquired MAS secondary to acute systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Early diagnosis and timely intervention resulted in a favorable outcome. |
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| Item Description: | 2542-551X 2542-5528 10.4103/CDR.CDR_87_20 |