Thrombocytopenia and disease outcomes in a cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. A post hoc analysis of the COMOSLE ‐EGYPT study

ConclusionThrombocytopenia was associated with more organ damage and higher mortality in SLE patients with or without APL antibodies. SLE patients with thrombocytopenia have a 3.4 times higher risk of mortality than patients without thrombocytopenia. Apart from thrombocytopenia, the male gender was also found to be an independent risk factor for mortality.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - January 11, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sally Samy Mohamed, Sherif Mohamed Gamal, Abir Mokbel, Alkhateeb Kadery Alkamary, Ibrahem Siam, Ahmed Soliman, Fatema Talaat Elgengehy Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research