Acute lupus pneumonitis in the puerperium. A case report and literature review.
A patient presented with acute lupus pneumonitis in the puerperium. This complication of systemic lupus erythematosus has not been reported before in pregnancy. A review of the literature of pleuropulmonary complications of systemic lupus erythematosus and specifically acute lupus pneumonitis in nonpregnant patients is also presented. Clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are discussed, also.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography
D011241:Prednisone; D006854:Hydrocortisone