Radiographic and Endoscopic Features of Colonic Ulcers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The radiographic and endoscopic features of the colonic ulcers during the course of a case of systemic lupus erythematosus are illustrated. Barium enema revealed the "collar button" type of penetrating ulcers in the left half of the colon and endoscopy demonstrated multiple round- or oval-shaped discrete ulcers, so-called "punched-out" ulcers with pale mucosa. These findings are compared with those of the reported cases of systemic lupus erythematosus and ulcerative colitis. Steroid and 6-mercaptopurine therapy was effective in this case.