Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as effuso-constrictive pericarditis.
We describe a 62-year-old woman in whom systemic lupus erythematosus presented as life-threatening effuso-constrictive pericarditis. Surgical drainage of the pericardium was required and the patient made a satisfactory recovery. At six-months follow-up, while taking hydroxychloroquine and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, she remains well.
Regional Medical Cardiology Centre, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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McMechan
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McClements
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McKeown
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Webb
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Adgey
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010494:Pericarditis, Constrictive / Q000209:etiology*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal