Association of aortic aneurysm in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a series of case reports and a review of the literature.
Systemic lupus erythematosus associated aortic aneurysm with or without dissection is an uncommon manifestation of the disease, but it exists and can be a grave complication. We describe 3 patients and compare them to others in the literature. Controlling hypertension and using steroid sparing agents where possible may help in preventing this complication.
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Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged