Abstract |
It is often difficult to make a diagnosis of pleuritis associated with rheumatic diseases because of lack of specific diagnostic tools. We report a patient with lupus pleuritis from which tuberculous pleuritis was distinguished by Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific enzyme-linked immunospot assay of pleural exudate mononuclear cells. After the diagnosis of lupus pleuritis, the patient was successfully treated with prednisolone.
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Authors | K Takase, S Ohno, H Ideguchi, S Murakami, M Takeno, Y Ishigatsubo |
Journal | Lupus
(Lupus)
Vol. 18
Issue 2
Pg. 175-7
(Feb 2009)
ISSN: 0961-2033 [Print] England |
PMID | 19151122
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoenzyme Techniques
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
(complications)
- Middle Aged
- Pleural Effusion
(immunology)
- Pleurisy
(diagnosis, immunology)
- Tuberculosis, Pleural
(diagnosis)
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