Macrophage activation syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus - a case report

• Main Authors: Maciej Rogala (Author), Karol Lorenc (Author), Klaudia Jabłońska (Author), Michał Kuc (Author), Olga Bielawska (Author), Tomasz Łoś (Author), Kamila Giżewska (Author), Marta Gulbicka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening condition that results from the immune system hyperactivation. The primary form of HLH appears mainly in children and is caused by a genetically determined failure of NK and T cells. Secondary (acquired) HLH usually occurs due to insuffi...