| Diffuse edema and bilateral massive pleural effusion as the presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus. | |
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PMID: 20921153 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A rare case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with massive bilateral pleural effusions and generalized edema as the first manifestations, is reported. The patient was a previously healthy 13-year-old boy. He presented with a history of fever, lack of appetite, gradually increasing fatigue, cough, diffuse edema, and moderate dyspnea. He responded well to corticosteroids with resolution of the pleural effusions, and edema. SLE should always be kept in mind in cases of massive pleural effusions and/or diffuse edema, even in the absence of other clinical manifestations of the disease. |
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Authors:
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M Aslan; U Bicak; D G Dogan; M Dogan; C Yakinci |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-10-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lupus Volume: 20 ISSN: 1477-0962 ISO Abbreviation: Lupus Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-03-02 Completed Date: 2011-06-13 Revised Date: 2011-07-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9204265 Medline TA: Lupus Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 308-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Inonu University School of Medicine Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use Diagnosis, Differential Edema / etiology*, pathology Humans Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*, diagnosis, drug therapy, pathology* Male Pleural Effusion / drug therapy, etiology*, pathology |
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0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones |
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