Plasma exchange in refractory cutaneous vasculitis

S Whittaker, I Banks, R R Jones, C D Pusey, A Neil Turner

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Abstract / Description of output

Eight patients with intractable cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis were given a trial of plasma-exchange therapy. All but one improved, five substantially. Four have been successfully treated by intermittent plasma exchange for periods of 5-12 years. Apart from one episode of hepatitis B, possibly related to administration of fresh frozen plasma, no major adverse effects have occurred. Plasma exchange can be a valuable therapeutic option in patients with severe refractory cutaneous vasculitis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)411-5
Number of pages5
JournalBritish journal of dermatology
Volume122
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1990

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Skin Diseases
  • Time Factors
  • Vasculitis

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