Autoinflammatory & rare systemic diseases

The 2022 EULAR / ACR Points to Consider at the Early Stages of Diagnosis and Management of Suspected Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome ( Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) / Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) )

Arthritis RheumatolPublished Points to consider

Methodological detailsEULAR/ACR, systematic literature review, Delphi methodology, multinational, multidisciplinary task force
  • EULAR/ACR
  • Systematic literature review
  • Delphi methodology
  • Multinational, multidisciplinary task force

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. 6 overarching statements and 24 specific points to consider

  2. Major themes: prompt syndrome recognition, systematic evaluation of underlying contributors, early intervention targeting both hyperinflammation and likely contributors, careful monitoring for progression/complications and expert multidisciplinary assistance

Original publication

The 2022 EULAR / ACR Points to Consider at the Early Stages of Diagnosis and Management of Suspected Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome ( HLH / MAS ). Arthritis Rheumatol. Published 24 July 2023. doi:10.1002/art.42636

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