J Korean Med Sci.  1992 Mar;7(1):66-70. 10.3346/jkms.1992.7.1.66.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-like syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus: combined treatment with plasmapheresis and fresh frozen plasma infusion

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

We report on a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, who, during the course of the illness, developed thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. In this case, the coexistence of these two conditions was confirmed by laboratory and pathologic findings. The infusion of fresh frozen plasma with plasmapheresis reversed the course of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Keyword

Systemic lupus erythematosus; Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; plasmapheresis; Infusion of fresh frozen plasma

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Adult
*Blood Transfusion
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/*complications
Male
*Plasma
*Plasmapheresis
Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic/etiology/*therapy
Syndrome
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