[Aplastic anemia combined with an autoimmune disease (eosinophilic fasciitis or glomerulonephritis)]

Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1991 Jun 8;121(23):873-6.
[Article in German]

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

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anemia, Aplastic / complications*
  • Anemia, Aplastic / drug therapy
  • Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Eosinophilia / complications*
  • Fasciitis / complications*
  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenectomy

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents