Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-like syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus: combined treatment with plasmapheresis and fresh frozen plasma infusion.
- Author:
Gyu Taek LIM
1
;
Sung Soo KIM
;
Soo Hun PARK
;
Won Oh CHOO
;
Dong Heon KANG
;
In Seok PARK
;
Yoo Sik CHANG
;
Young Suk YOON
;
Byung Kee BANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus; Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; plasmapheresis; Infusion of fresh frozen plasma
- MeSH: Adult; *Blood Transfusion; Combined Modality Therapy; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/*complications; Male; *Plasma; *Plasmapheresis; Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic/etiology/*therapy; Syndrome
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science 1992;7(1):66-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- 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.
