Pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus

Pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus

The respiratory system is affected more commonly in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) than in any other collagen vascular disease. In this article the many different manifestations of SLE in the pleura, lung parenchyma, lung vasculature, upper and lower airways, and respiratory muscles are reviewed...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of thoracic imaging 1992-03, Vol.7 (2), p.1-18
Hauptverfasser: Wiedemann, Herbert P, Matthay, Richard A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Respiratory Tract Diseases - diagnosis
Respiratory Tract Diseases - etiology
Respiratory Tract Diseases - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:The respiratory system is affected more commonly in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) than in any other collagen vascular disease. In this article the many different manifestations of SLE in the pleura, lung parenchyma, lung vasculature, upper and lower airways, and respiratory muscles are reviewedMoreover, indirect involvement of the respiratory system with SLE is discussed with special reference to pulmonary infection and drug-induced SLE pulmonary disease.
ISSN:0883-5993
1536-0237
DOI:10.1097/00005382-199203000-00003