title: A case of systemic lupus erythematosus with aplastic anaemia.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder, which has a rare association with aplastic anaemia. A young 26 years old lady who presented with a history of intermittent fever, microcytic anaemia, joint pains and mild degree of splenomegaly was investigated. Bone marrow examination showed aplasia. Serological tests revealed positive antinuclear antibody and anti double-stranded DNA tests. Patient was diagnosed as having aplastic anaemia with Systemic lupus erythematosus, managed with steroids and being followed up for monitoring the response.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, PAF Hospital, Mianwali.
authors.forename: Saqib Qayyum
authors.initials: SQ
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Obaidullah
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Saerah Iffat
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Zafar
authors.forename: Saemah Nuzhat
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Zafar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000741:Anemia, Aplastic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010198:Pancytopenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D008775:Methylprednisolone