| Literature DB >> 11958575 |
Y Yazici1, D Erkan, D M Levine, T S Parker, M D Lockshin.
Abstract
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We report a severe and resistant case of PLE, discuss pathophysiology and possible role of cytokines in the disease process. We also present a review of the current literature.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 11958575 DOI: 10.1191/0961203302lu152cr
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lupus ISSN: 0961-2033 Impact factor: 2.911