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.
Shimizu
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Department of Dermatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan. ashimizu@med.gunma-u.ac.jp
Tamura
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Tago
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Abe
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Nagai
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Y
Ishikawa
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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