Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystemic inflammatory autoimmune disease mediated by autoantibodies and immune complexes. In SLE, a splenectomy to control the thrombocytopenia does not increase the total risk of thrombosis, but tends to increase arterial events. We experienced a patient with lupus- anticoagulant positive SLE who developed a venous thrombosis after a splenectomy for the control of thrombocytopenia, which was a very rare case.
Antigen-Antibody Complex ; Autoantibodies ; Autoimmune Diseases ; Humans ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic ; Splenectomy ; Thrombocytopenia ; Thrombosis ; Venous Thrombosis

The percutaneous transfemoral approach has been routinely used for cardiac catheterization and coronary angioplasty. Local vascular complications following angioplasty are seen in 5% to 10% of patients, especially in those who need prolonged anticoagulation. Transradial access for coronary procedures dramatically reduces access site complications. We report a rare case of radial arteriovenous fistula, which developed after coronary angiography perfomed using the transradial approach.
Angioplasty ; Arteriovenous Fistula ; Cardiac Catheterization ; Cardiac Catheters ; Coronary Angiography ; Humans ; Radial Artery