PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHY IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS-ERYTHEMATOSUS

  • 1 January 1983
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 78  (3) , 152-154
Abstract
Although protein-losing enteropathy can be associated with a variety of disorders, only 3 cases have been described in association with systemic lupus erythematosus. In the case described herein, protein-losing enteropathy was the only clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Small intestinal biopsy revealed edema and mild mononuclear cell infiltration in lamina propria mucosae, and no evidence of lymphangiectasia. X-ray studies of the gastrointestinal tract were normal. Protein-losing enteropathy responded to high-dose corticosteroid therapy. Protein-losing enteropathy should be suspected as a possible cause of unexplained hypoalbuminemia in systemic lupus erythematosus.

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