[Shrinking lung syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus]. / Síndrome del pulmón encogido asociado a lupus eritematoso sistémico.

INTRODUCTION: Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare and less-known manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The aim of this study is to describe the demographic, clinical, functional, imaging characteristics, and treatment received in a cohort of patients diagnosed with SLS. METHODS: Clinical records were reviewed retrospectively in a cohort of patient with SLE and SLS followedup prospectively between 2007 to 2023 in the Rheumatology and Neumonology Units. RESULTS: Eleven SLS patients (10.3%) of 107 SLE patients were diagnosed. They were 81.8% female and 18.2% male. Median age was 30 years old (RIQ = 25-75% [25.5-41.5]). Clinical symptoms were dyspnea (72%), pleuritic pain (36%), but 27.3% of patients were asymptomatic at diagnosis. Respiratory functional evaluation was, median FEV1 / FVC : 86% (RIQ = 82-90), median FVC: 61% (RIQ = 38.5-71), median DLCO: 65% (RIQ = 48-69) and median DLCO/VA: 95% (RIQ = 89-106). High-resolution computed tomography of thorax (HRCT) showed atelectasis (54.5%), diafragmatic elevation (27.3%), normal (27.3%) and pleural effusion (9%). Patients were treated with systemic corticosteroids (100%); in 72.7% of them, associated to other immunosupressives: methotrexate (36%), mycophenolate (27.3%), hydroxychloroquine (27.3%) and azatioprine (18.2%). CONCLUSION: SLS prevalence was 10.3%, higher than reported in other studies of SLE. Dyspnea was the most clinical symptom. Suspicion of moderate restriction were determined with mild deterioration of DLCO. Atelectasis was the most frequent HCRT sign. Immunosupressive treatment was prescribed in all patients with systemic corticosteroids associated to other drugs.

Introducción: El síndrome de pulmón encogido (SPE) es una manifestación rara y poco conocida del lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES). El objetivo es describir las características demográficas, manifestaciones clínicas, funcionales, imagenológicas y tratamiento recibido en una cohorte de pacientes diagnosticados con SPE. Métodos: Se examinaron las historias clínicas de una cohorte de pacientes con LES seguidos prospectivamente desde 2007 al 2023 por los Servicios de Reumatología y Neumotisiología. Resultados: De 107 pacientes diagnosticados con LES, se hallaron 11 pacientes con SPE (10.3%), 81.8% fueron mujeres y 18.2 % varones; edad (mediana): 30 años (RIQ 25-75% = 25.5-41.5). Presentaron disnea 72%, dolor pleurítico 36%, y asintomáticos 27.3% al momento del diagnóstico. Funcionalmente presentaron FEV1 / FVC = 86% mediana, (RIQ = 82-90), FVC mediana 61% (RIQ= 38.5-71), DLCO mediana: 65% (RIQ = 48­69) y DLCO/VA mediana: 95% (RIQ = 89-106). Se observó en la tomografía de tórax de alta resolución (TACAR) atelectasias (54.5%), elevación del diafragma (27.3%), normalidad (27.3%) y derrame pleural (9%). Recibieron tratamiento con corticoides sistémicos (100%), asociados a otros inmunosupresores en 72.7%: metotrexato (36%), micofenolato (27.3%), hidroxicloroquina (27.3%) y azatioprina (18.2%). Conclusión: La prevalencia de SPE fue 10.3%, más alta que lo reportado en otras series de casos de LES. La disnea fue el síntoma principal de consulta. Los pacientes presentaron funcionalmente sospecha de restricción moderada y leve caída de la DLCO. La atelectasia fue el signo más frecuente en la TACAR. El tratamiento inmunosupresor fue indicado en todos los pacientes con corticoides sistémicos asociados usualmente a otros inmunosupresores.

Síndrome del pulmón encogido asociado a lupus eritematoso sistémico / Shrinking lung syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus

Resumen Introducción : El síndrome de pulmón encogido (SPE) es una manifestación rara y poco conocida del lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES). El objetivo es describir las características demográficas, manifestaciones clínicas, funcionales, imagenológicas y tratamiento recibido en una cohorte de pacientes diagnosticados con SPE. Métodos : Se examinaron las historias clínicas de una cohorte de pacientes con LES seguidos prospectivamente desde 2007 al 2023 por los Servicios de Reumatología y Neumotisiología. Resultados : De 107 pacientes diagnosticados con LES, se hallaron 11 pacientes con SPE (10.3%), 81.8% fueron mujeres y 18.2 % varones; edad (mediana): 30 años (RIQ 25-75% = 25.5-41.5). Presentaron disnea 72%, dolor pleu rítico 36%, y asintomáticos 27.3% al momento del diag nóstico. Funcionalmente presentaron FEV1 / FVC = 86% mediana, (RIQ = 82-90), FVC mediana 61% (RIQ= 38.5-71), DLCO mediana: 65% (RIQ = 48-69) y DLCO/VA mediana: 95% (RIQ = 89-106). Se observó en la tomografía de tórax de alta resolución (TACAR) atelectasias (54.5%), elevación del diafragma (27.3%), normalidad (27.3%) y derrame pleural (9%). Recibieron tratamiento con corticoides sistémicos (100%), asociados a otros inmunosupresores en 72.7%: metotrexato (36%), micofenolato (27.3%), hi droxicloroquina (27.3%) y azatioprina (18.2%). Conclusión : La prevalencia de SPE fue 10.3%, más alta que lo reportado en otras series de casos de LES. La dis nea fue el síntoma principal de consulta. Los pacientes presentaron funcionalmente sospecha de restricción moderada y leve caída de la DLCO. La atelectasia fue el signo más frecuente en la TACAR. El tratamiento in munosupresor fue indicado en todos los pacientes con corticoides sistémicos asociados usualmente a otros inmunosupresores.

Abstract Introduction : Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare and less-known manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The aim of this study is to describe the demographic, clinical, functional, imaging charac teristics, and treatment received in a cohort of patients diagnosed with SLS. Methods : Clinical records were reviewed retrospec tively in a cohort of patient with SLE and SLS followed-up prospectively between 2007 to 2023 in the Rheuma tology and Neumonology Units. Results : Eleven SLS patients (10.3%) of 107 SLE pa tients were diagnosed. They were 81.8% female and 18.2% male. Median age was 30 years old (RIQ = 25-75% [25.5-41.5]). Clinical symptoms were dyspnea (72%), pleuritic pain (36%), but 27.3% of patients were asymp tomatic at diagnosis. Respiratory functional evaluation was, median FEV1 / FVC: 86% (RIQ = 82-90), median FVC: 61% (RIQ = 38.5-71), median DLCO: 65% (RIQ = 48-69) and median DLCO/VA: 95% (RIQ = 89-106). High-resolution computed tomography of thorax (HRCT) showed atel ectasis (54.5%), diafragmatic elevation (27.3%), normal (27.3%) and pleural effusion (9%). Patients were treated with systemic corticosteroids (100%); in 72.7% of them, associated to other immunosupressives: methotrex ate (36%), mycophenolate (27.3%), hydroxychloroquine (27.3%) and azatioprine (18.2%). Conclusion : SLS prevalence was 10.3%, higher than reported in other studies of SLE. Dyspnea was the most clinical symptom. Suspicion of moderate restriction were determined with mild deterioration of DLCO. At electasis was the most frequent HCRT sign. Immunosu pressive treatment was prescribed in all patients with systemic corticosteroids associated to other drugs.

[Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus: A study of 9 patients]. / Síndrome del pulmón encogido asociado a lupus eritematoso sistémico: estudio de 9 pacientes.

INTRODUCTION: Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Our aim was to describe the clinical, radiological, and functional characteristics of a cohort with SLS and its evolution over time. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted between 2009 and 2018. Demographic, clinical, functional, radiological, and treatment data were collected. RESULTS: Out of a total of 225 patients, 11 presented with SLS (prevalence of 4.8%). Two patients were excluded. The mean age was 39.33±16 years, and 6 were female. The main symptoms were dyspnea and pleuritic pain. The mean forced vital capacity was 49%, total lung capacity was 60%, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity was 66%, carbon monoxide transference factor was 128%, maximal inspiratory pressure was 66%, and maximal expiratory pressure was 82%. All patients received corticosteroids. After a median follow-up of 19 months, 4 cases showed improvement, and 4 cases remained stable. CONCLUSIONS: SLS should be considered in every lupus patient with unexplained dyspnea. Although it often shows improvement, many cases experience persistent deterioration despite treatment.

Shrinking lung syndrome in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.

OBJECTIVE: To describe clinical, radiological and treatment characteristics in pediatric patients with SLS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a descriptive and retrospective study in patients under 16 years old with the diagnosis of SLE complicated by SLS at the General Hospital. National Medical Center La Raza. Clinical, radiological and treatment variables were analyzed. Results are shown in frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: Data from 11 patients, 9 females and 2 males were collected. Mean age at diagnosis of SLS was 12.2 years. Age at diagnosis of SLE was 11.1 years. SLEDAI 17.3. Renal desease 72%, hematological 91%, lymphopenia 63%, mucocutaneous 72%, neurological 9%, arthritis 54%, serositis 91%, fever 81%, secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, low C3 72%, low C4 81%, positive ANA 91%, positive anti-DNA 91%. Regarding clinical manifestations of SLE: cough 81%, dyspnea 91%, hipoxemia 81%, pleuritic pain 71%, average oxygen saturation 83%. Chest X-rays findings: right hemidiaphragm affection 18%, left 63%, bilateral 18%. Elevated hemidiaphragm 91%, atelectasis 18%, pleural effusion 91%, over one third of the cardiac silhouette under the diphragm 36%, bulging diaphragm 45%, 5th. anterior rib that crosses over the diaphragm 91%. M-mode ultrasound: diaphragmatic hypomotility 100%, pleural effusion 63%. Pulmonary function tests: restrictive pattern in 45% of the cases. Treatment was with supplementary oxygen 100%, intubation 18%, antibiotics 100%, steroids 100%, intravenous immunoglobulin 54%, plasmapheresis 18%, cyclophosphamide 54% and rituximab 18%. The clinical course was favorable in 81%. CONCLUSIONS: SLS should be suspected in patients with SLE and active disease who present hipoxemia, pleuritic pain, cough, dyspnea, pleural effusion and signs of restriction on chest X-rays. Therefore, a diaphragmatic M-mode ultrasound should be performed in order to establish the diagnosis.

Síndrome del pulmón encogido y lupus eritematoso sistémico: una entidad clínico-patológica enigmática: [revisión] / Shrinking lung syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus: an enigmatic clinical pathologic entity: [review]

El síndrome de pulmón encogido (SPE) es una rara y enigmática entidad descrita en pacientes con enfermedades autoinmunes, particularmente con lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES). Su etiología y patogenia permanecen desconocidas; el diagnóstico se basa en la sospecha clínica y se confirma con los estudios de imágenes y funcionales respiratorios. El tratamiento es actualmente empírico, y ante la falta de estudios terapéuticos los diferentes autores concuerdan que los esteroides son eficaces en una gran proporción de pacientes. A pesar de causar una significativa morbilidad, el pronóstico a largo plazo del SPE suele ser bueno. Nuestro objetivo es presentar un caso clínico característico de SPE en una paciente con LES y realizar una revisión narrativa con el objetivo de actualizar los diferentes aspectos de esta entidad nosológica.

The shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare and enigmatic disease. It was described in different autoimmune diseases, particularly in systemic lupus erythematosus patients (SLE). The causes of SLS remain obscure and the diagnosis is made on clinical findings, images and respiratory functional studies. No definitive therapy exists, and corticosteroids are effective in the majority SLS patients. The long-term prognosis is good, but SLS causes significant morbidity. Our propose is to describe a case of typical SLS in a SLE patient and to review the existing medical literature on the subject.