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November 2022 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” This case report describes a rare instance where a young woman initially presented with macrophage activation syndrome as the first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus, and ultimately experienced multiorgan failure and death.
January 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case study details the successful treatment of macrophage activation syndrome with dexamethasone and cyclosporine in a 36-year-old woman with adult-onset Still's disease, highlighting the critical importance of timely aggressive treatment.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report documented a 25-year-old female patient presenting with systemic lupus erythematosus coinciding with a COVID-19 infection, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
June 2026 in “Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases” This case study reports a 15-year-old girl from a visceral leishmaniasis-endemic area in Greece presenting with various symptoms, including high fever, morning joint pain, and blood in urine, eventually leading to findings like rash, anemia, and kidney issues. Results are not detailed in this abstract.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that Rituximab may be a safe and effective treatment for refractory juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by macrophage activation syndrome, allowing for successful steroid tapering.