Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a girl with systemic lupus erythematosus.
A 17-yr-old girl with an 8-yr history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), which was successfully treated by plasmapheresis. The occurrence of TTP in patients with SLE is discussed and efficacy of treatment is reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D003165:Complement System Proteins; D004247:DNA / Q000096:biosynthesis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D003165:Complement System Proteins; D004247:DNA