Plasma infusions in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura complicating systemic lupus erythematosus—a successful outcome. Issue 683 (September 1982)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Finkelstein, R.; Markel, A.; Carter, A.; Brook, J. G.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 58:Issue 683(1982)
• Page Start: 577
• Page End: 579
• Publication Date: 1982-09
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.58.683.577
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : A severe form of acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) developed in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Infusions of large amounts of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) were added to steroid therapy and resulted in a rapid improvement and remission. Further episodes of thrombocytopenia and abdominal pains during a two-year follow-up were successfully treated with plasma alone and this indicates the important role of FFP infusions in the recovery of this patient.