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Indian Pediatr
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2014 May; 51(5): 403-404
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-170623
ABSTRACT
Background: Macrophage activation syndrome is a rare and life threatening complication of childhood rheumatic disorders. Case characteristics: 6-year-old male child with macrophage activation syndrome complicating systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Observation: He developed pericardial effusion, hyponatremia and deranged renal function. Outcome: Improvement on intravenous cortico steroids. Message: High index of suspicion can lead to earlier diagnosis of macrophage activation syndrome.