Macrophage Activation Syndrome

A serious complication of childhood systemic inflammatory disorders that is thought to be caused by excessive activation and proliferation of T-LYMPHOCYTES and MACROPHAGES. It is seen predominantly in children with systemic onset JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): C20.683.515.800

MeSH Unique ID: D055501

Entry Terms:

• Syndrome, Macrophage Activation

Previous Indexing:

• Macrophage Activation (1989-2008)
• Syndrome (1989-2001)

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Diseases Category
Immune System Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Macrophage Activation Syndrome