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Marginal Zone Lymphoma Manifesting as Macrophage Activation Syndrome: A Case Report.

Niloufar Ebrahimi, Sahibzadi Mahrukh Noor, Shahram Kordasti, Mojtaba Akhtari, Sayna Norouzi, Mehrbod Vakhshoori, Amir Abdipour

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Niloufar EbrahimiLoma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2585-7820
Sahibzadi Mahrukh NoorLoma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA.
Shahram KordastiKing's College London, UK.
Mojtaba AkhtariLoma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA.
Sayna NorouziLoma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA.
Mehrbod VakhshooriLoma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA.
Amir AbdipourLoma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA.
Loma Linda University Medical Center · USMarche Polytechnic University · IT

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Abstract

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a form of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) when it occurs in the context of rheumatologic disorders. HLH is a rare and potentially life-threatening syndrome characterized by excessive immune system activation. It is mainly seen in children and can be genetic based or related to infections, malignancies, rheumatologic disorders, or immunodeficiency syndromes. MAS can present with nonspecific symptoms, leading to a delay in diagnosis. This report describes a case of a 64-year-old female with marginal zone lymphoma and systemic lupus erythematosus who presented with a purpuric rash and acute kidney injury. She underwent a kidney biopsy and was diagnosed with MAS. This case highlights the importance of promptly recognizing MAS's symptoms and signs, allowing timely diagnosis and early therapeutic intervention. This potentially fatal condition tends to respond well to rapid treatment initiation with corticosteroids and to address the underlying condition.

Indexed as

Arthritis, RheumatoidLymphohistiocytosis, HemophagocyticLymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal ZoneMacrophage Activation SyndromeAdrenal Cortex HormonesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedAdrenal Cortex Hormonesacute kidney injuryacute tubular necrosishemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosismacrophage activation syndromemarginal zone lymphoma

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PMID38577998
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