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

What?
A subset of
Macrophage Activation ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... [SLE], AOSD) • ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
antibodies bind to mast ... lupus erythematosus ... Classification #Pathophysiology ... #Allergy #Diagnosis ... #Reactions #Table
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
, the syndrome may ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE) Signs / ... Sjogrens #Syndrome #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Differential Diagnosis ... (NPSLE): • May ... Chronic B-cell activation ... #Systemic #Lupus
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... LV thrombus, RV systolic ... orthopnea, PND, LE ... during Delivery • Stable ... #management #cardiology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
by uncontrolled activation ... of the immune system ... (often termed MAS-HLH ... Pathophysiology ... #Management #Hematology