Clinical characteristics of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in young patients with lupus nephritis
- VernacularTitle:青少年狼疮性肾炎合并弥漫性肺泡出血的临床特点
- Author:
Qian LI
;
Xiaoqing GUO
;
Xiuhong PU
;
Tao AN
;
Meng QIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Lupus nephritis;
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2006;0(16):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
9).Renal pathology revealed 3 patients with class Ⅳ, 1 patient with class Ⅱ. Image results showed diffuse pulmonary infiltration lesions. Bronchial lavage fluid was hemorrhage. Three patients recovered after treatment with corticosteroid and intravenous cyclophosphamide therapy. Conclusions Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is rare serious complications of lupus nephritis. Aggressive immunosuppressive therapy should be started early for a favorable outcome.
