A New Onset of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Developed After Bee Venom Therapy.
10.3904/kjim.2009.24.3.283
- Author:
Young Hee RHO
1
;
Jin Hyun WOO
;
Seong Jae CHOI
;
Young Ho LEE
;
Jong Dae JI
;
Gwan Gyu SONG
Author Information
1. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. gsong@kumc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lupus erythematosus, systemic;
Bee venoms;
Angioedema
- MeSH:
Bee Venoms/*adverse effects;
Female;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/*etiology/pathology;
Middle Aged
- From:The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
2009;24(3):283-285
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease of an unknown origin, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be triggered by numerous stimuli. Bee venom therapy is an alternative therapy that is believed to be effective for various kinds of arthritis. We present here a case of a 49-year-old female who experienced a new onset lupus after undergoing bee venom therapy, and this looked like a case of angioedema. The patient was successfully treated with high dose steroids and antimalarial drugs. We discuss the possibility of bee venom contributing to the development of SLE, and we suggest that such treatment should be avoided in patients with lupus.
