Anti-MDA5 Positive Juvenile Dermatomyositis With Macrophage Activation Syndrome: A Case Report

Alaa S Mehair1, Miroslav Harjacek1

  • 1Pediatric Medicine, Tawam Hospital, Abu Dhabi, ARE.

Cureus
|January 6, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) can lead to macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), a rare but serious complication. This case highlights MAS in a JDM patient with anti-MDA5 antibodies, emphasizing the need for clinical awareness.