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))

Ann Rheum DisPublished Points to consider

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

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Simultaneous need for prompt syndrome recognition

  2. Systematic evaluation of underlying contributors

  3. Early intervention targeting both hyperinflammation and likely contributors

  4. Careful monitoring for progression/complications

  5. 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). Ann Rheum Dis. Published 24 July 2023. doi:10.1136/ard-2023-224123

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