Systemic lupus erythematosus patients with acute abdomen:a report of 20 cases and literature review
- VernacularTitle:系统性红斑狼疮伴发急腹症20例分析及文献复习
- Author:
Qibing XIE
;
Nanping YANG
;
Zeling LUO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lupus erythematosus,systemic;
Acute abdomen;
Treatment outcome
- From:Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the various acute abdomen manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their diagnosis and treatment.Methods Twenty SLE patients with AA were analysed and 35 year′s literature was reviewed.Results Most AA were of active SLE (70%),others were of non SLE related disease (30%).Cause of these cases was diversified,which often lead to misdiagnosis.Making correct diagnosis as early as possible was the key point to improve the patient′s survival rate.Conclusion SLE with AA indicates a critical condition.Investigating the cause of AA and working out appropriate treatment measures are most important.
