Macrophage activation syndrome triggered by systemic lupus erythematosus flare: successful treatment with a combination of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, intravenous immunoglobulin, and cyclosporine: a case report

Abstract Background Macrophage activation syndrome is classified as a secondary form of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. It is a hyperinflammatory complication observed to be comorbid with a variety of autoimmune diseases, including adult-onset Still’s disease and systemic juvenile idiopathic art...

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Main Authors: Wesam Gouda, Faisal Alsaqabi, Abdelhfeez Moshrif, Awad S. Abbas, Tarek M. Abdel-Aziz, Md Asiful Islam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03072-1