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Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
A subset of hemophagocytic ... nervous system (CNS ... Petechial or purpuric rash ... erythematosus [SLE ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... →Activation of CD8 ... Autoimmune diseases: SLE ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... treatment #summary #rheumatology