[Budd-Chiari syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia in a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome]

Acta Reumatol Port. 2007 Apr-Jun;32(2):175-80.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a rheumatic autoimmune disease characterized by multisystemic involvement with a variable prognosis. The association with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) occurs in about 36% of the patients, raising additional problems with treatment and monitoring of these patients. The authors report a clinical case of a girl with SLE and APS who represented Budd-Chiari Syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia. The patient had severe thrombotic event and simultaneously a high hemorrhagic risk due to thrombocytopenia. Long-term resolution of the thrombocytopenia was achieved with mycophenolate mofetil. Long-term anticoagulation for thrombosis prophylaxis is required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / etiology*
  • Budd-Chiari Syndrome / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology*