Ischemic colitis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
A case of colonic ischemia, infarction, and perforation secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is described in a 37-year-old woman. The incidence and significance of gastrointestinal complications in SLE are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography