Systemic lupus erythematosus with a protein-losing enteropathy.
Anasarca with pronounced hypoalbuminemia developed in a young woman 15 months after the onset of a mild, arthralgic type of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) without evidence of active nephritis. Investigation indicated a gastrointestinal rather than a renal site for protein loss. A full clinical remission was achieved with low-dose corticosteroid therapy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011504:Protein-Losing Enteropathies / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000032:analysis
D012709:Serum Albumin; D011241:Prednisone