Aplastic anemia complicating systemic lupus erythematosus – report of a case and review of the literature
Aplastic anemia complicating systemic lupus erythematosus – report of a case and review of the literature
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再生障碍性贫血并发系统性红斑狼疮一例报告并文献复习
DOI:
10.1007/s00296-002-0254-3
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发表时间:
2002
影响因子:
4
通讯作者:
Mathew Thomas
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文献类型:
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作者:
K. Pavithran;N. Raji;Mathew Thomas
Abstract. Aplastic anemia is a very unusual feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A 32-year-old lady presented with generalized purpuric lesions and was diagnosed as having immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Fourteen months later, she developed progressive pancytopenia, arthritis of small joints, and oral ulcers. Investigations confirmed SLE with aplastic anemia. High-dose methylprednisolone therapy had been unsuccessful in controlling the pancytopenia. She had a progressive course and died due to septicemia. Even though pancytopenia is common in SLE, a bone marrow examination should be done in all cases of persistent pancytopenia to exclude bone marrow aplasia. This will help in tailoring the treatment with more aggressive immunosuppressants.