title: Tendon rupture in systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon is reported. Tendon rupture in SLE is extremely uncommon; review of the reported cases suggests that it may be more common in males, and is a late complication of SLE, more likely to occur in older patients. The possible role of corticosteroid therapy is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D000906:Antibodies; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D003176:Complement C3; D003181:Complement C4; D004247:DNA / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D003176:Complement C3; D003181:Complement C4; D004247:DNA