Title of article :
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
Author/Authors :
Pakzad ، Bahram Department of Internal Medicine - Isfahan Bone Metabolic Disorders Research Center, School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Bahrani ، Sayide School of Medicine, Student Research Commitee - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Sadeghi ، Somayeh Al-Zahra Hospital - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mousavi ، Maryam Department of Internal Medicine - Isfahan Bone Metabolic Disorders Research Center, School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Ramezani ، Saba School of Medicine, Student Research Commitee - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Karimzade ، Hadi Department of Internal Medicine - Isfahan Bone Metabolic Disorders Research Center, School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder, which rarely presents with pulmonary artery aneurysm. This report presents a 51-year-old female, known case of SLE for 20 years, presented with dyspnea, productive cough, and hemoptysis. The patient was diagnosed as having a pulmonary artery aneurysm, and managed with medical therapy and follow up instead of surgery.
Keywords :
Systemic lupus erythematosus , Pulmonary artery aneurysm , Inflammatory disease
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
