title: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as an etiology of thrombocytopenia in systemic lupus erythematosus: case report.
abstract: Abstract Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an unusual complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Although the reported association between SLE and TTP is increasing, a few cases do improve without plasmatherapy. We report a case of TTP which was successfully treated without plasmatherapy, which might be underestimated as an etiology of thrombocytopenia in SLE. TTP should always be considered as a concomitant disease when Coombs' negative hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia is seen in SLE patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Comprehensive Medical Care and Management, Tenri Yorozu Hospital , 200 Mishima, Tenri 632-8552 , Japan.
authors.forename: Yasuaki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hayashino
authors.forename: Hiroyasu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ishimaru
authors.forename: Kazuhiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hatta
authors.forename: Yosiaki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kohri