2020
DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i10.2056
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Successful use of plasma exchange in fulminant lupus myocarditis coexisting with pneumonia: A case report

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“…62 In the case of serious SLE manifestation associated with concomitant infection, plasma exchange with minimal immunosuppression could be an alternative. 76 Plasma exchange combined with glucocorticoids was shown in a retrospective study to be more effective than glucocorticoid alone in inducing remission of lupus pancreatitis. 66 Although plasma exchange has been reported to be effective in DAH and TTP, it is uncertain if survival can be improved.…”
Section: Other Non-renal Major Organ Manifestations Of Slementioning
confidence: 99%
“…62 In the case of serious SLE manifestation associated with concomitant infection, plasma exchange with minimal immunosuppression could be an alternative. 76 Plasma exchange combined with glucocorticoids was shown in a retrospective study to be more effective than glucocorticoid alone in inducing remission of lupus pancreatitis. 66 Although plasma exchange has been reported to be effective in DAH and TTP, it is uncertain if survival can be improved.…”
Section: Other Non-renal Major Organ Manifestations Of Slementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Plasma exchange was a safe and effective option. Our review of the literature could find only one such case of severe lupus, and myocarditis and sepsis successfully treated [2].…”
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