Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus
Joint Authors
al-Khayr, Abd al-Munim
al-Asalli, Kadria
al-Tahhan, Abd al-Rahman
al-Mubyrik, Abd Allah
Source
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2003)4 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2003-03-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is an infrequently reported manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Pathogenesis is not fully understood and different therapeutic modalities have been employed with variable results.
We report a patient with SLS who responded subjectively and objectively to corticosteroids.
Upon reduction of the dose she relapsed, but she responded again on increasing the dose.
This case report shows that corticosteroids may improve dyspnea and lung function in shrinking lung syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Khayr, Abd al-Munim& al-Mubyrik, Abd Allah& al-Tahhan, Abd al-Rahman& al-Asalli, Kadria. 2003. Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 25, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602456
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Khayr, Abd al-Munim…[et al.]. Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 25, no. 1 (Mar. 2003).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602456
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Khayr, Abd al-Munim& al-Mubyrik, Abd Allah& al-Tahhan, Abd al-Rahman& al-Asalli, Kadria. Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2003. Vol. 25, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602456
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-602456
