Systemic lupus erythematosus and lymphoma.
In 4 women lymphomas developed 2 months to 12 years after the onset of systemic lupus erythematosus. An association between the two diseases had previously been reported in 14 cases, in 6 of which the lymphoma either preceded or was diagnosed at the same time as the autoimmune disease. In systemic lupus erythematous early biopsy of suspect lymph-nodes is recommended.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged