Spontaneous mediastinal hematoma on systemic lupus erythematosus patient
- Author:
Yong Oh KIM
1
;
Han Joo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2022;33(5):516-519
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Spontaneous mediastinal hematoma is a rare disease associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Endovascular treatment for spontaneous mediastinal bleeding with SLE is also rare but effective method preventing major surgery. The timely diagnosis is the key element to prevent the catastrophic course of complications corresponding to SLE.
