Macrophage activation syndrome as trigger event for systemic lupus erythematosus in children

J Paediatr Child Health. 2009 Oct;45(10):621-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2009.01582.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / blood
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / drug therapy
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / etiology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / physiopathology
  • Macrophage Activation Syndrome / complications*
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisone
  • Methylprednisolone