Multiorgan thrombotic disorders in systemic lupus erythematosus: a common link? |
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| Authors: | R A Asherson R Cervera J Font |
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| Affiliation: | Lupus Arthritis Research Unit, Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. |
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| Abstract: | Multiorgan thrombotic disorders have been described in a variety of conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus. Among these are the 'catastrophic' antiphospholipid syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation and the thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-haemolytic uraemic syndrome. In this review we briefly analyse some specific clinical and haematological characteristics of these conditions and attempt to uncover common links between them. |
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