A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Acute Pancreatitis.
10.4078/jkra.2010.17.2.211
- Author:
Yu ri CHOI
1
;
Chan Hee LEE
;
Ea Wha KANG
;
Min Seob CHA
;
Ha na KIM
;
Jeong Hye KIE
;
Su mi PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea. chanheell@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Acute pancreatitis
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Adult;
Antigen-Antibody Complex;
Autoantibodies;
Female;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Pancreatitis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2010;17(2):211-215
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder mediated by autoantibodies and immune complexes that exhibit a range of symptoms. Although thirty-five to forty percent of patients with SLE show signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal involvement, acute pancreatitis is an uncommon complication of SLE, and SLE presenting with acute pancreatitis is extremely rare. We report a case of a 28-year-old female SLE patient who initially presented with acute abdominal pain and elevated pancreatic enzyme levels. The patient was diagnosed clinically with acute pancreatitis and then with SLE after further investigations. Her condition improved after high dose steroid therapy.
