title: Systemic lupus erythematosus with pure red cell aplasia: a case report.
abstract: Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is an unusual early manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Review of the 13 cases in literature revealed that the immune system played a significant role in disease pathogenesis. Immunosuppression has been thought to be the cause of the efficacy of corticosteroids in treatment. The case of a 28-year-old woman with SLE is described. She presented with PRCA, but has had good response to corticosteroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Hsueh
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Tseng
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D012010:Red-Cell Aplasia, Pure / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones