Macrophage Activation Syndrome Presented in a Case of Neonatal Lupus
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a potentially life-threatening complication in many autoimmune diseases. Early recognition and intervention are essential for a favorable outcome. Neonatal lupus, an acquired autoimmune disease in neonates caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Neonatology
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Neonatal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.neo-med.org/upload/pdf/nm-2021-28-3-139.pdf |
| Summary: | Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a potentially life-threatening complication in many autoimmune diseases. Early recognition and intervention are essential for a favorable outcome. Neonatal lupus, an acquired autoimmune disease in neonates caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies, is rare and usually self-limited. Herein, we report a case of MAS in a patient with neonatal lupus, which improved with intravenous immunoglobulin. |
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| ISSN: | 2287-9412 2287-9803 |