Macrophage activation syndrome at the onset of glucocorticoid-resistant systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report
Introduction. Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a life-threatening hyperinflammatory state mediated by uncontrolled cytokine storm and haemophagocytosis. Although rarely reported, MAS might occur in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), notably as an inaugural manifestation. Glucocorticoids (GCs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018-03-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/rjim-2017-0035 |