Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and systemic lupus erythematosus: successful management of a rare presentation.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) very rarely present simultaneously and pose a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma to the critical care team. Prompt diagnosis and management with plasma exchange and immunosuppression is life-saving. A patient critically ill with TTP and SLE, successfully managed in the acute period of illness with plasma exchange, steroids and mycophenolate mofetil is described.
George
Pratish
P
Department of Internal Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. pratishgeorge@gmail.com
Das
Jasmine
J
Pawar
Basant
B
Kakkar
Naveen
N