A Unique Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pelvic Vasculitis
Joint Authors
Cronin, Patrick M.
Basnyat, Shristi
Eid, Hala
Kuzyshyn, Halyna
Traisak, Pamela
Feinstein, David E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The clinical presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is diverse and vasculitis can be a potential manifestation.
Cutaneous lesions involving small vessels are the most frequent presentation.
However, medium and large vessel vasculitis may present with life-threatening visceral manifestations.
We present a unique case of pelvic vasculitis mimicking a pelvic mass as an initial presentation of SLE.
There are case reports of systemic vasculitis involving the female genital tract with giant cell arteritis (GCA), polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), and granulomatous with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis (GPA/MPA), among others, but only a few cases attributed to SLE.
Awareness of this condition and a prompt diagnosis are warranted as this is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Traisak, Pamela& Basnyat, Shristi& Eid, Hala& Cronin, Patrick M.& Kuzyshyn, Halyna& Feinstein, David E.. 2016. A Unique Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pelvic Vasculitis. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102657
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cronin, Patrick M.…[et al.]. A Unique Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pelvic Vasculitis. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Traisak, Pamela& Basnyat, Shristi& Eid, Hala& Cronin, Patrick M.& Kuzyshyn, Halyna& Feinstein, David E.. A Unique Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pelvic Vasculitis. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102657
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102657