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Case Reports
. 2007;17(5):426-8.
doi: 10.1007/s10165-007-0611-x. Epub 2007 Oct 19.

Recurrent thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Hiroshi Maruoka  1 , Takeharu Koga, Yuzuru Inoue, Seiyo Honda, Masaaki Takeo, Takaaki Fukuda, Hisamichi Aizawa
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Case Reports

Recurrent thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Hiroshi Maruoka et al. Mod Rheumatol. 2007.

Abstract

We encountered a 39-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in whom thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) recurred. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroid in combination with immunosuppressive agents. Because TTP complicating SLE is more resistant to treatment than idiopathic TTP, prompt diagnosis and efficacious initial treatment are critical.

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