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.
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