A Case of Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 283-286, 2012.
Artículo
en Coreano
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| ID: wpr-96827
ABSTRACT
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis, which is characterized by multiple air-filled cysts in the intestinal mucosa, submucosa, and subserosa, is associated with autoimmune disorders, including systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathy and, rarely, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Here, we report the case of a 57-year-old female with a 2-year history of SLE who developed pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. The patient's symptoms were improved with conservative management. Although pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is an uncommon manifestation of SLE, and follows a mainly benign course, it can be associated with vasculitis, which has a poor prognosis.
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Asunto principal:
Neumatosis Cistoide Intestinal
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Pronóstico
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Esclerodermia Sistémica
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Vasculitis
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Prednisolona
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Mucosa Intestinal
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Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
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Miositis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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