| Literature DB >> 15293099 |
Yuko Kaneko1, Michito Hirakata, Akira Suwa, Shinji Satoh, Takaki Nojima, Yasuo Ikeda, Tsuneyo Mimori.
Abstract
We describe the case of a 41-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who suffered from repeated reversible lupus enteritis characterized by marked edematous thickening of the small intestine. Ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) manifested as an 'accordion-like appearance' and a 'target-like appearance', respectively. Resolution of gastrointestinal tract wall thickening was observed on follow-up US performed a week after the increase in predinosolone (PSL). We conclude that careful evaluation of sonographic and radiographic findings helps to establish the diagnosis of lupus enteritis.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15293099 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-004-0882-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Rheumatol ISSN: 0770-3198 Impact factor: 2.980