Intestinal infarction in systemic lupus erythematosus--report of a case with an unusual obliterative vascular lesion
- Author:
S. K. Sengupta
;
A K. Sinha
;
J C White
;
D. L. Barua
;
A Korinihona
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
1996;39(1):43-47
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intestinal infarction is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A 26-year-old Papua New Guinean female who developed such a complication and underwent emergency laparotomy is described. The pathological changes in the mesenteric vessels and possible pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed. The relevant literature is briefly reviewed.
