Clinical analysis of 15 cases of acute pancreatitis in systemic lupus erythematosus.
- VernacularTitle:系统性红斑狼疮并急性胰腺炎15例临床分析
- Author:
Weiguang CHEN
;
Qun SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus Acute pancreatitis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical features,causes,pathogenesis and treatment of acute pancreatitis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods From January 1983 to March 2003,15 SLE patients with acute pancreatitis were retrospectively analyzed.Results There were 12 patients with mild acute pancreatitis and 3 patients with severe acute pancreatitis.All patients received the treatment of moderate to large dosage of corticosteroids.Five patients recovered.Five patients improved.Five patients died.Conclusion (1)Acute pancreatitis occurs in the active stage of SLE.(2)The pancreatic vascular lesion is the main pathogenic mechanism in SLE acute pancreatitis.(3)The corticosteroids may not be the cause of SLE pancreastitis.(4)The treatment with moderate to high doses of corticosteroids is safe and effective.
