Blood purification therapy for severe rheumatic autoimmune disease in children / 中国实用儿科杂志

ABSTRACT

Systemic lupus erythematosus,anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies associated vasculitis,thrombotic microangiopathy,Henoch schonlein purpura,Guillain-Barre syndrome and myastheniagravis are common rheumatic autoimmune diseases in children. Severe cases can be life-threatening,and medication is sometimes ineffective in controlling the condition. In recent years,blood purification therapy has been widely used in pediatric rheumatic autoimmune disease. This paper reviews the new clinical research,consensus and guidelines.