First presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus as interstitial lung disease: A unique scenario

First presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus as interstitial lung disease: A unique scenario

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is regarded as an unusual manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ILD in SLE patients usually develop in long-standing disease course and follows a chronic course. Isolated presentation of ILD in SLE without another involvement is quite striking. We repor...

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Main Authors: Subrata Chakrabarti, Koushik Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Interstitial lung disease
systemic lupus erythematosus
presentation
Online Access:http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2015;volume=3;issue=1;spage=84;epage=87;aulast=Chakrabarti
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Summary:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is regarded as an unusual manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ILD in SLE patients usually develop in long-standing disease course and follows a chronic course. Isolated presentation of ILD in SLE without another involvement is quite striking. We report such a unique case where patient′s first presentation in SLE was ILD.
ISSN:1658-631X

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