Recurrent autoimmune thrombocytopenia in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: treatment with repeated splenectomy!
An unusual case of thrombocytopenia as a manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus is presented. Management was complicated by regeneration of splenic tissue resulting in recurrent thrombocytopenia and a need for repeated splenectomy.
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University of Alberta, Edmonton.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D003613:Danazol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D013156:Splenectomy; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003613:Danazol