Systemic lupus erythematosus may present with several distinct autoimmune phenomena simultaneously. We report a patient presenting with three serious hematologic disorders: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, and warm-type IgG red cell autoantibodies. The case is an example of the complex clinical nature of lupus and the importance of accurately identifying individual complications in order to optimize management.
Hematologic Chaos in Lupus Flare: A Case of Fulminant and Simultaneous Antiphospholipid, Anti-ADAMTS13, and Red Blood Cell Autoantibodies