Recurrent autoimmune thrombocytopenia in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: treatment with repeated splenectomy!

Juby, A.; Davis, P.

Journal of Rheumatology 16(10): 1362-1363

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X
PMID: 2810262
Document Number: 339459
An unusual case of thrombocytopenia as a manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus is presented. Management was complicated by regeneration of splenic tissue resulting in recurrent thrombocytopenia and a need for repeated splenectomy.

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