Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura sine purpura occuring simultaneously with systemic lupus erythematosus. A case Report
LMJ-Lebanese Medical Journal. 2006; 54 (4): 225-227
in English
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ABSTRACT
The association between thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and systemic lupus erythematosus has been rarely described, especially when the occurrence of both situations is simultaneous. We report the case of a 21-year-old young woman who presented with this association. The simultaneous diagnosis of these two diseases is difficult because both share similar features. Treatment must be given early. It relies on therapeutic plasma exchange, systemic glucocorticoids or other immunosuppressive agents. The prognosis is very much related to the rapidity of the diagnosis and subsequent treatment
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Lebanese Med. J.
Year:
2006
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