A Case of Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
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: 283-286, 2012.
Artigo
em 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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Assunto principal:
Pneumatose Cistoide Intestinal
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Prognóstico
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Escleroderma Sistêmico
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Vasculite
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Prednisolona
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Mucosa Intestinal
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico
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Miosite
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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