JOURNAL ARTICLE

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Related Interstitial Lung Disease

Shikha MittooAryeh FischerVibeke StrandRichard T. MeehanJeffrey J. Swigris

Year: 2010 Journal:   Current Rheumatology Reviews Vol: 6 (2)Pages: 99-107   Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic, inflammatory disorder with a predilection for young women. A wide array of pulmonary manifestations can occur in patients with SLE, including interstitial lung disease. In this review, we will discuss the scope, pathogenesis, management, and prognosis, along with the clinical and pathologic features of SLE-associated ILD (SLE-ILD). Keywords: Lupus, interstitial lung disease, review

Keywords:
Medicine Interstitial lung disease Lung Disease Pathogenesis Systemic lupus erythematosus Lupus erythematosus Immunology Pathology Internal medicine Antibody

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Topics

Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Rheumatology
Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Epidemiology
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