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Fulminant lupus pneumonitis complicating systemic lupus erythematosus in the elderly

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Abstract

Fulminant lupus pneumonitis is a rare complication of SLE. We report a case of 75 years-old male patient with SLE who developed pneumonia and severe respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. Refractory respiratory distress complicating noninfectious fulminant lupus pneumonitis did not respond to methylprednisolone and intravenous immunoglobulin treatment.

Research topics

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

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DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6966

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