Coagulation profile in systemic lupus erythematosus studies in 20 patients

Boey, M.L.; Tsakok, F.H.; Feng, P.H.

Singapore Medical Journal 26(4-5): 361-364

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675
PMID: 4071090
Document Number: 261998
Coagulation studies were performed in 20 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Abnormalities of haemostatic function occurred in 19 (95%) patients. Seven patients had thrombocytopenia, 9 had the circulating lupus anticoagulant and 13 had abnormal fibrinolysis. Qualitative platelet defect was found in 11 patients. The haemostatic abnormalities were not invariably associated with disease activity.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments