title: [Ascites disclosing systemic lupus erythematosus].
abstract: We report the case of a 38-year old woman with massive ascites. No cause could be demonstrated despite multiple investigations. The patient was febrile and had an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Systemic lupus erythematosus was subsequently diagnosed, when malar rash, arthritis, leucopenia, anti-native DNA and anti-Sm antibodies appeared. Ascites and lupus manifestations resolved simultaneously on steroid therapy. This unusual cause of ascites should be recognized, since it responds favorably to steroid therapy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone
vernacular_title: Ascite révélatrice d'un lupus érythémateux disséminé.