THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA COEXISTING WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS-case report from a resource poor setting

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) co-existing with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare clinical entity with few cases reported in the literature. Good response has been reported with early initiation of plasmapharesis. We report a case of TTP with SLE in a young lady who presented with features of both diseases and highlight the challenges of management in a resource poor setting.