Refractory Pleural Effusion in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treated by Pleurectomy.
- Author:
Sichan KIM
1
;
Han Bit PARK
;
Yun Kyung CHO
;
Sangyoung YI
;
Kyunghwan OH
;
Dong Kwan KIM
;
Bin YOO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus; Pleural effusion; Fibrothorax; Pleurectomy
- MeSH: Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*; Pleural Effusion*
- From:Journal of Rheumatic Diseases 2017;24(1):43-47
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Pleural effusion is a common pulmonary manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and often occurs as bilateral exudative pleural effusion. The condition usually responds quickly to corticosteroid therapy. However, massive pleural effusion refractory to immunosuppressive drugs has rarely been reported; thus, the proper therapeutic modality is largely decided on a case-by-case basis. In this case, we describe successful treatment with surgical pleurectomy for massive refractory pleural effusion in a patient with SLE.
