A Case with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Complicated with Multifocal Osteoarticular Tuberculosis / 대한류마티스학회지
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
;
: 274-279, 2000.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-16088
ABSTRACT
Infection is a frequent problem in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Infections contribute greatly to the morbidity of patients and are one of the commonest causes of death. The high frequency and unusual spectrum of infections can be attributed to the multiple disturbances of immune function in SLE in combination with the effects of immunosuppressive therapy. There is increasing evidence to indicate that opportunistic infections including tuberculosis make a large contribution to the infectious mortality in SLE. Tuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in our country where tuberculosis is still endemic. The indolent nature of tuberculous bone and joint disease often leads to delayed or missed diagnosis, sometimes with devastating consequences for the patient. We report a case of multifocal and complicated osteoarticular tuberculosis developing in the spines and knee joint due to delayed diagnosis, with review of literatures.
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Asunto principal:
Columna Vertebral
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Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis Osteoarticular
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Infecciones Oportunistas
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Mortalidad
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Causas de Muerte
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Diagnóstico
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Diagnóstico Tardío
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Artropatías
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Articulación de la Rodilla
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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