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

Abstract

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a rare life-threatening complication that sometimes occurs in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other connective tissue diseases. This syndrome is universally fatal without treatment, and therefore, prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatment is of vital importance.

Keywords

• systemic lupus erythematosus
• macrophage activation syndrome
• anakinra
• hyperferritinemia
• methylprednisolone