Schachna L, Ryan PF, Schwarer AP. Malignancy-associated remission of systemic lupus erythematosus maintained by autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.
ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM 1998;
41:2271-2. [PMID:
9870885 DOI:
10.1002/1529-0131(199812)41:12<2271::aid-art25>3.0.co;2-b]
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Abstract
Many investigators worldwide are currently exploring the role of peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) in managing autoimmune diseases. We report the case of a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with mucocutaneous and renal involvement, who underwent PBSCT for stage IVB Hodgkin's disease. Following the development of the lymphoma, she has had a prolonged clinical and serologic remission of the SLE. The potential effects of lymphoproliferative disorders and PBSCT on the course of SLE are considered.
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