Category: Lupus erythematosus

August 8, 2008

Lupus erythematosus and Appendicitis

Filed under: Arthritis, Arthritis Treatment, Lupus erythematosus - 08 Aug 2008

Pediatric Rheumatology 2008, 6:10doi:10.1186/1546-0096-6-10

2008 Cellini et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

A 16 year old female with systemic lupus erythematosus presents with acute appendicitis. Final pathologic analysis of the appendix describes a lupus-associated vasculitis.

Acute abdomen in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus …

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