Macrophage Activation Syndrome as a Complication of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in an Adult Male

Rajesh Gopalarathinam, Vamsee Chirumamilla, Balachandran Vaidyanathan
2020 Marshall Journal of Medicine  
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a rare life-threatening complication that can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other connective tissue diseases. It is universally fatal without treatment and therefore prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatment are of vital importance.
doi:10.33470/2379-9536.1261 fatcat:tohibeiuc5fire2clfer5esfhe