title: Protein-losing enteropathy in systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: A 12-year-old girl, who was later found to have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), had a protein-losing enteropathy. Histologic documentation of intestinal lymphangiectasia in the absence of congestive heart failure, retroperitoneal masses, or constrictive pericarditis marks this case as demonstrating a unique association of SLE with intestinal lymphangiectasia.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D011504:Protein-Losing Enteropathies / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones