Lupus cystitis: a case report and review of the literature.
Lupus cystitis is a rare complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This rare disorder has been reported mainly from East Asia, especially from Japan. In this study, we describe a patient with lupus cystitis and review 37 reported cases in Japan. Bowel symptoms preceded urinary symptoms in 13 of 37 (35%) patients, whereas five patients complained of only bowel symptoms. Hydronephrosis was detected in 34 of 37 patients (92%). The possibility of lupus cystitis should be considered when patients complain of bowel or urinary symptoms. Examination for hydronephrosis is critical for diagnosis.
Department of Dermatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan. ashimizu@med.gunma-u.ac.jp
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Shimizu
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Tamura
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Tago
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Abe
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Nagai
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Ishikawa
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003556:Cystitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone