Macrophage Activation Syndrome Presented in a Case of Neonatal Lupus
Neonatal Medicine
; : 139-142, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a potentially life-threatening complication in many autoimmune diseases. Early recognition and intervention are essential for a favorable outcome. Neonatal lupus, an acquired autoimmune disease in neonates caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies, is rare and usually self-limited. Herein, we report a case of MAS in a patient with neonatal lupus, which improved with intravenous immunoglobulin.
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Neonatal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2021
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