Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a 10-year-old girl, who presented with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and shortly thereafter developed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The association between TTP and SLE is known, but this is the first report of SLE presenting as TTP.
Medical subject headings
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic