A case of systemic lupus erythematosus developing two years after remission of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Korean J Intern Med. 1996 Jun;11(2):178-82. doi: 10.3904/kjim.1996.11.2.178.

Abstract

We describe a 17-year-old male who presented with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and 2 years thereafter developed central nervous system lupus and nephritis. The association of TTP and systemic lupus erythematosus has been described, but the unusual sequence and chronological separation is very rare.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / etiology*
  • Male
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / complications*