We have a 46yr old lady admitted to ITU following arrival in A&E feeling
unwell (?). She is still without a clear diagnosis despite 2 weeks in
ITU...
The question is regarding Adult Onset Stills Disease..
Serum Ferritin (02/10/2006) 56,500ng/ml ? AOSD ? which started to decline
on steroids - Serum Ferritin (06/10/2006) 9,000ng/ml. However, this has now
shot up to 112,000 (11/10/2006) and 138,000 (12/10/2006).
Is anyone aware of the mechanism for the significantly elevated Ferritin
seen in AOSD? I have found reports of levels up to 250,000 - is this
correct? Any advice would be gratefully received.
Many thanks and best wishes
Sarah
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