| Shrinking lungs syndrome, a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17109675 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the respiratory system is frequently compromised. One of its uncommon manifestations is the shrinking lungs syndrome (SLS), characterised by dyspnoea, diaphragmatic elevation and a restrictive pattern in the spirometry. We report two cases affected with this rare entity. They presented with different degrees of respiratory involvement and responses to the therapy. At the same time, clinical, physiopathological, prognostic and therapeutic aspects of this syndrome are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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J A Cavallasca; D Dubinsky; G G Nasswetter |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of clinical practice Volume: 60 ISSN: 1368-5031 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Publication Date: 2006 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-19 Completed Date: 2007-08-23 Revised Date: 2009-03-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712381 Medline TA: Int J Clin Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1683-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Rheumatology, Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martin, Faculty of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. jcavallasca@yahoo.com.ar |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / methods Female Humans Lung Diseases / etiology*, therapy Lung Volume Measurements Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications* Male Respiratory Muscles Syndrome |
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