Gastrointestinal manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and can be due to primary gastrointestinal disorders, complications of therapy or SLE itself. In this case report, we describe three different presentations and causes of gastrointestinal complaints in patients with SLE. Diagnostic and management problems are discussed.
Luman
W
W
Department of Gastroenterology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. gm2wid@sgh.gov.sg
Chua
K B
KB
Cheong
W K
WK
Ng
H S
HS
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications; D012700:Serositis / Q000150:complications; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications