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Aortitis with dissection complicating systemic lupus erythematosus.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8532387     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 31 yr old female under treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus complained of episodes of atypical chest pain radiating to the back. Subsequently she suddenly collapsed and died. Post mortem revealed a well-defined, localized area of non-giant cell aortitis extending from the supra-aortic ridge of the aortic valve to the ligamentum arteriosum. Active arteritis with fibrinoid necrosis and obliterative endarteritis of vasa vasorum had resulted in multiple infarcts of differing ages with associated inflammation and disruption of the aortic wall, culminating in aortic dissection and cardiac tamponade.
Authors:
R W Guard; I Gotis-Graham; J P Edmonds; A C Thomas
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pathology     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0031-3025     ISO Abbreviation:  Pathology     Publication Date:  1995 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-01-29     Completed Date:  1996-01-29     Revised Date:  2006-10-31    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0175411     Medline TA:  Pathology     Country:  AUSTRALIA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  224-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Toowoomba Base Hospital, Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aneurysm, Dissecting / etiology,  pathology*
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / etiology,  pathology*
Aortic Rupture / etiology,  pathology
Aortitis / etiology,  pathology*
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*,  pathology

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