Abstract |
A 42 year old patient was admitted for evaluation of a febrile state and left thoracic pain. Chest-X-ray revealed a left-sided pleural effusion nonresponsive to a trial antibiotic treatment. The subsequent punction yielded sterile exudate without microorganisms or malignant cells. Tuberculostatic treatment for suspected tuberculosis lead to exacerbation and hospitalization. Antibodies against native DNA first became detectable during the further course. Together with anamnestic information about fatigue, hair loss and the family history revealing two sisters touched by the disease, the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematodes was made. Corticosteroids led to rapid improvement with complete resolution of the pleural effusion.
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Authors | K Truninger, C Maurer, J Steurer |
Journal | Praxis
(Praxis (Bern 1994))
Vol. 85
Issue 36
Pg. 1091-5
(Sep 03 1996)
ISSN: 1661-8157 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Status febrilis und Pleuraerguss. |
PMID | 8927882
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Clinical Conference, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Antibodies, Antinuclear
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Antibodies, Antinuclear
(isolation & purification)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Fever of Unknown Origin
(etiology)
- Humans
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
(complications, diagnosis, immunology)
- Pleural Effusion
(drug therapy, etiology)
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