ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words Systemic lupus erythematosus
;
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
;
Plasma exchange
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We describe a 10-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who first presented with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Diagnoses were based on the classic HUS triad, including the observation of fragmented red blood cells, and on the American College of Rheumatology criteria for SLE. Plasma exchange may have been effective against both HUS and SLE in this patient, as it was associated with improvement of platelet counts, renal function, and serological findings.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004670050016
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