Systemic lupus erythematosus and acute intermittent porphyria.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who subsequently developed attacks of acute intermittent porphyria is described. This case illustrates both the problems involved in the diagnosis and management of two disorders which share several clinical manifestations, and the influence of a connective tissue disease and its treatment on the expression of acute porphyria. The inter-relationship between these disorders and their possible association is discussed.
Allard
S A
SA
Department of Medicine and Rheumatology, Charing Cross Hospital, London.
Scott
J T
JT
D000208:Acute Disease; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D002308:Cardiolipins / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011164:Porphyrias / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000906:Antibodies; D002308:Cardiolipins; D011239:Prednisolone; D008775:Methylprednisolone