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ArticleBMJ case reports2020

Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura in a child: a diagnostic challenge.

Irene Alejandra Orbe Jaramillo, Carmen De Lucas Collantes, Amelia Martínez de Azagra, Elena Sebastián

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Irene Alejandra Orbe JaramilloHematology, Hospital Universitario de Mostoles, Mostoles, Madrid, Spain alejandra251@msn.com.
Carmen De Lucas CollantesDepartment of Nephrology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain.
Amelia Martínez de AzagraIntensive Care Unit, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain.
Elena SebastiánOnco-Hematology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5444-8076
Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús · ESHospital Universitario de Móstoles · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy characterised by microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopaenia and organ ischaemia. TTP is caused by a severe functional deficiency of ADAMTS13 activity. We describe a 10-year-old girl presenting anaemia and thrombocytopaenia with schistocytes. Urine protein to creatinine ratio was within nephrotic range. ADAMTS13 activity was 0%, and no anti-ADAMTS13 antibodies were found. A renal biopsy showed deposits of IgG, C3 and C1q in the capillary membrane, compatible with class V lupus nephritis. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) was performed in conjunction with therapy consisting of steroids and mycophenolate mofetil. After 11 months of follow-up, the patient remains in remission with normal ADAMTS13 activity. Although acquired TTP is a rare finding in children, differential diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy should include ADAMTS13 and the assay should be performed early. TTP treatment is based on TPE, although the underlying disease must be ruled out to optimise treatment and prevent relapse.

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Plasma ExchangeADAMTS13 ProteinBiopsyChildDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleGlucocorticoidsHumansKidneyLupus NephritisMycophenolic AcidPurpura, Thrombotic ThrombocytopenicSequence Analysis, DNATreatment OutcomeADAMTS13 ProteinADAMTS13 protein, humanGlucocorticoidsMycophenolic Acidhaematology (drugs and medicines)paediatric prescribing

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PMID32878846
PMCPMC7470485
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