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Research Article

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and systemic lupus erythematosus

Pages 308-310 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rarely seen complicating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The diagnosis of TTP in a setting of SLE is challenging since both share common features including thrombotic microangiopathy. We report two cases of SLE with TTP & one with a good response when cyclophosphamide was given early with plasmapheresis and steroids; the other with a poor outcome in a patient given cyclophosphamide late in the course of the disease.

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