Book Review: Systemic lupus erythematosus and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Report of three cases and review of the literature

Abstract

We describe three female patients affected by both systemic lupus erythematosus and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, one with a fatal outcome. The literature about this disease association is reviewed.

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systemic lupus erythematosus thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

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