A Case Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Interstitial Cystitis.
- Author:
Byeung Su YOO
1
;
Jun Hyun SONG
;
Chan Hee LEE
;
Ji Soo LEE
;
Chan Il PARK
;
Soo Kon LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
interstitial cystitis
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Cystitis;
Cystitis, Interstitial*;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Hydronephrosis;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Radiography;
Renal Insufficiency;
Stents;
Urinary Bladder
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
1995;2(2):202-206
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Interstitial cystitis has been thought to result from autoimmune phenomenon and its ocurrence in systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)has rarely been reported. We report a case of female patient with SLE whose initial urinary symptoms were caused by intersitial cystitis. Radiography showed the reduced bladder capacity, irregularity of bladder wall, hydronephrosis and hydroureter. Deep bladder wall biopsy was performed and a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis with SLE was made. She was treated with steroid and stent insertion and showed symptomatic improvement. We consider the recognition of bladder involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus is important because it may be a reversible cause of renal failure in a patient with lupus erythematosus and adequate therapy may preserve bladder size and function.
