Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction in systemic lupus erythematosus |
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Authors: | Ghannouchi Jaafoura N Khalifa M Atig A Ben Jazia E Alaoua A Braham Krifa A Letaief A Bahri F |
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Institution: | Service de médecine interne et des maladies infectieuses, CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisia. neirouz.ghannouchi@rns.tn |
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Abstract: | Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IPO) is an uncommon and severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We report a 24-year-old female with a 2 year SLE duration who presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation and abdominal distention. Plain abdominal radiograph showed multiple air-fluid levels of the small bowel. Computed tomographic scan of the abdomen revealed dilated small bowel loops without mechanical obstruction. Urinary tract involvement was also demonstrated. IPO was diagnosed and the patient responded well to immunosuppressive treatment. IPO is a recently recognized manifestation of SLE that may be the presenting manifestation of the systemic disease or occur more commonly during disease course. Early recognition of IPO is necessary to institute appropriate medical treatment and to avoid inappropriate surgical intervention. |
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