title: Plasmapheresis combined with corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide in uncontrolled active systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: A case is described of severe systemic lupus erythematosus, uncontrolled with moderate dosage of corticosteroid and cyclophosphamide, which responded quickly after 3 courses of plasmapheresis. The result obtained with combination corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide and plasmapheresis was maintained for more than 18 months.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011241:Prednisone