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Clinical and genetic analysis of macrophage activation syndrome complicating juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.
Pediatric research - 1 Feb 2025
Li Guangzhao, Yan Xin, Luo Chong, An Yunfei, Zhang Zhiyong, Tang Xuemei, Zhao Xiaodong, Yang Xi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a serve complication of juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (JIIMs). This study delineates the clinical manifestations and genetic underpinnings of JIIM-MAS patients. METHODS: We retrospectively analysed clinical and UNC13D gene from JIIM patients admitted to our centre between 2011 and 2021 to identify cases of MAS. Additionally, a literature review...
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- Humans
- Macrophage Activation Syndrome
- Male
- Female
- Child
- Retrospective Studies
