A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Ascites as the Initial Presenting Manifestation.
- Author:
Ji Soo LEE
;
Yeun Jong CHOI
;
Won Ki LEE
;
Chan Hee LEE
;
Chang Ho SONG
;
Soo Kon LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Massive ascites
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Ascites*;
Autoimmune Diseases;
Fever;
Humans;
Korea;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Natural History;
Nephritis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
1997;4(1):88-92
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The major presenting manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Korea are known to be cutaneous manifestations, arthritis, nephritis, and fever. The ascites due to peritoneal involvement in SLE is quite common. However, it is unusual for massive ascites to be major presenting manifestations of SLE. In this report, we describe a case of SLE patient whose disease manifested as intractable ascites. This illustrates an unusual presentation and natural history of a complex autoimmune disease.
