Macrophage Activation Syndrome: different mechanisms leading to a one clinical syndrome

Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Pages: 5 - 5
Published: Jan 17, 2017
Abstract
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a severe complication of rheumatic disease in childhood, particularly in systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA). It is characterize by an uncontrolled activation and proliferation of T lymphocytes and macrophages. MAS is currently classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH). The reason is that MAS shares clinical and laboratory features with primary...
Paper Details
Title
Macrophage Activation Syndrome: different mechanisms leading to a one clinical syndrome
Published Date
Jan 17, 2017
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
5 - 5
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