[Value of plasma exchange in neurologic complications of acute disseminated lupus erythematosus in children].

Abstract

The case reported concerns a child presenting with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with acute neurological symptoms who improved after plasma exchanges. The value of plasma exchange in patients with SLE remains unclear. It seems to be useful for acute and severe neurological impairments in patients already receiving high dose corticosteroid therapy.

• Authors: G Couillault, J B Gouyon, J M Chalopin, G Rifle, J L Nivelon
• Journal: Archives francaises de pediatrie (Arch Fr Pediatr) Vol. 42 Issue 1 Pg. 41-3 (Jan 1985) ISSN: 0003-9764 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Intérêt des échanges plasmatiques lors des complications neurologiques du lupus érythémateux aigu disséminé chez l'enfant.
• PMID: 3872647 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Antibodies, Antinuclear
• Complement System Proteins
• DNA

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (therapeutic use)
• Antibodies, Antinuclear (analysis)
• Child
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Complement System Proteins (analysis)
• DNA (immunology)
• Female
• Humans
• Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (complications, immunology, therapy)
• Nervous System Diseases (etiology, therapy)
• Plasma Exchange