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Systemic lupus erythematosus with pure red cell aplasia: a case report
1Department of Family Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|October 1, 1993
Abstract:
Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is an unusual early manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Review of the 13 cases in literature revealed that the immune system played a significant role in disease pathogenesis. Immunosuppression has been thought to be the cause of the efficacy of corticosteroids in treatment. The case of a 28-year-old woman with SLE is described. She presented with PRCA, but has had good response to corticosteroid therapy.