Macrophage activation syndrome at the onset of glucocorticoid-resistant systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report

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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Main Authors: Tulbă Delia, Balea Marius, Băicuş Cristian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-03-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
macrophage activation syndrome
systemic lupus erythematosus
hyperferritinemia
glucocorticoid-resistance
high-dose corticotherapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/rjim-2017-0035

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