Abstract
We describe 3 patients with aplastic anemia and an autoimmune disease. Two had eosinophilic fasciitis and 1 glomerulonephritis. In all patients both diseases were successfully treated by immunosuppressive therapy. Pathophysiological aspects of this association are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anemia, Aplastic / complications*
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Anemia, Aplastic / drug therapy
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Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Eosinophilia / complications*
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Fasciitis / complications*
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Female
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Glomerulonephritis / complications*
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Splenectomy