Macrophage activation syndrome : serological markers and treatment with anti-thymocyte globulin

Two patients presented at the University of Rochester Medical Center with a febrile illness, cytopenias, organ failure (liver failure or respiratory failure), and markedly elevated serum ferritin and sIL-2R. A diagnosis of probable macrophage activation syndrome was made. Both patients failed initia...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.). - 1999. - 132(2009), 1 vom: 15. Juli, Seite 10-8
1. Verfasser: Coca, Andreea (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Bundy, Kemp W, Marston, Bethany, Huggins, Jennifer, Looney, R John
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.)
Schlagworte:Case Reports Journal Article Review Antigens, CD Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic Antilymphocyte Serum Biomarkers CD163 Antigen Immunosuppressive Agents Receptors, Cell Surface mehr... Receptors, Interleukin-2 Ferritins 9007-73-2