Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Abdominal Radiologic Findings
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 1173-1179, 1999.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-60064
ABSTRACT
Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) is a systemic disease of unknown etiology. Its main pathology is vasculitis and serositis, due to deposition of the immune complex or antibodies. Most findings are nonspecific ; abdominal manifestations include enteritis, hepatomegaly, pancreatic enlargement, serositis, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly,nephritis, interstitial cystitis, and thrombophlebitis. We described radiologic findings of various organinvolvement of SLE; digestive system, serosa, reticuloendothelial system, urinary system, and venous system.Diagnosis of SLE was done according to the criteria of American Rheumatism Association. Understanding of thevariable imaging findings in SLE may be helpful for the early detection of abdominal involvement andcomplications.
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Main subject:
Pathology
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Mononuclear Phagocyte System
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Serositis
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Serous Membrane
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Thrombophlebitis
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Vasculitis
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Rheumatic Diseases
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Cystitis, Interstitial
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Digestive System
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Enteritis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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