Abstract |
Abdominal serositis and mesenteric vasculitis are complications of SLE. We report a case of SLE presenting as abdominal pain in a CAPD patient. Lupus serositis/mesenteric vasculitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a CAPD patient with SLE who presents with abdominal pain but benign cell counts and cultures. This is especially important since untreated mesenteric vasculitis can lead to bowel perforation and death.
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Authors | N S Jalil, J Lee, B Hoffman, S Soloway |
Journal | Advances in peritoneal dialysis. Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis
(Adv Perit Dial)
Vol. 9
Pg. 152-5
( 1993)
ISSN: 1197-8554 [Print] Canada |
PMID | 8105911
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Abdominal Pain
(etiology)
- Adult
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
(etiology, therapy)
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
(diagnosis)
- Lupus Nephritis
(complications)
- Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
(adverse effects)
- Peritonitis
(diagnosis, etiology)
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