Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Abdominal Radiologic Findings.
10.3348/jkrs.1999.40.6.1173
- Author:
Jae Cheon OH
1
;
On Koo CHO
;
Yong Joo LEE
;
Jae Ik BAE
;
Yong Soo KIM
;
Hyun Chul RHIM
;
Byung Hee KO
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology,College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Abdomen, diseases;
Abdomen, CT;
Abdomen, US;
Lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Antibodies;
Antigen-Antibody Complex;
Cystitis, Interstitial;
Digestive System;
Enteritis;
Hepatomegaly;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Lymphatic Diseases;
Mononuclear Phagocyte System;
Pathology;
Rheumatic Diseases;
Serositis;
Serous Membrane;
Thrombophlebitis;
Vasculitis
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1999;40(6):1173-1179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) is a systemic disease of unknown etiology. Its main pathology is vasculitis and serositis, due to deposition of the immune complex or antibodies. Most findings are nonspecific ; abdominal manifestations include enteritis, hepatomegaly, pancreatic enlargement, serositis, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly,nephritis, interstitial cystitis, and thrombophlebitis. We described radiologic findings of various organinvolvement of SLE; digestive system, serosa, reticuloendothelial system, urinary system, and venous system.Diagnosis of SLE was done according to the criteria of American Rheumatism Association. Understanding of thevariable imaging findings in SLE may be helpful for the early detection of abdominal involvement andcomplications.
