title: Splenectomy has a limited role in the management of lupus with thrombocytopenia.
authors.forename: Donato
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alarcon-Segovia
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D013156:Splenectomy; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*