A Case of Cytomegalovirus Infection Presenting as Pericarditis and Lupus Nephritis Flare-up
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
;
: 224-228, 2011.
Artigo
em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with an exacerbations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but the role of CMV in disease pathogenesis remains unclear. CMV infection is often severe and difficult to diagnose in patients with SLE. Only a few cases of opportunistic CMV interstitial pneumonitis infection occurring in patients with SLE after intensive immunosuppressive therapy have been described. We report a case of CMV infection presenting with massive pericarditis and aggravating lupus nephritis in a patient who did not undergo any kind of immunosuppressive therapy except for low dose steroids to treat concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis. After diagnosis, the patient was successfully treated with immunoglobulin and ganciclovir. This case may support the theory that CMV infection is a potential trigger for SLE.
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Pericardite
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Esteroides
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Tuberculose Pulmonar
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Nefrite Lúpica
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Imunoglobulinas
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Ganciclovir
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Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais
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Infecções por Citomegalovirus
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Citomegalovirus
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2011
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