Pneumothoraces complicating systemic lupus erythematosus with nephritis. Pediatr Nephrol 2002 Apr;17(4):261-3
Date
04/17/2002Pubmed ID
11956878DOI
10.1007/s00467-001-0803-0Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0036952926 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
Pneumothorax is an infrequently reported complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and carries with it a grave prognosis. We report a patient with SLE and nephritis who developed pneumothorax that responded to aggressive and prolonged therapy. Surgical management with prolonged evacuation, judicious immunosuppression, and aggressive diagnosis and treatment of infection can improve the outcome for these patients.
Author List
Wilhelm M, Van Why SKAuthor
Scott K. Van Why MD Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentHumans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Lupus Nephritis
Male
Pneumothorax