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EFFECT OF SPLENECTOMY IN ACUTE SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS.

Authors :
J. K.
Source :
British Journal of Dermatology; Jul1954, Vol. 66 Issue 7, p270-271, 2p
Publication Year :
1954

Abstract

This article discusses the paper "Effect of Splenectomy in Acute Systemic Lupus Erythematosus," by Harold M. Johnson. Details are given of 12 patients who had splenectomy done for acute lupus erythematosus. In 2 cases the results were dramatic, the other patients showed favorable clinical and hematological changes, though one died from effects of the operation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070963
Volume :
66
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17424480