Usefulness of immunoadsorption therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus associated with transverse myelitis. A case report
Taniguchi, Y.; Yorioka, N.; Okushin, S.; Oda, H.; Usui, K.; Yamakido, M.
International Journal of Artificial Organs 18(12): 799-801
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-3988 PMID: 8964648 Document Number: 440944
Transverse myelitis (TM) is a very rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its prognosis is poor. It therefore needs to be treated aggressively. We describe a patient suffering from SLE associated with TM, who responded well to a combination of immunoadsorption therapy and steroid mini-pulse therapy. His serum interleukin 6 levels as well as clinical indicators fell to normal after this treatment.