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Pleural Effusion
Study findings from K.S. Wan et al provide new insights into pleural effusion
October 28th, 2008
According to recent research from Taipei, Taiwan, "Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that primary affects women and may affect any organ system. Pleural inflammation is a common feature of SLE; however, as an initial presentation in SLE is rare." "The author report the case of a 23-year-old woman with chest pain, dyspnea and without fever for 1 week. On physical examination, fine crackles were heard and vocal fremitus was decreased at the base of the left-side of lung. Patient had no symptoms/signs that can meet the SLE criteria; however, immunological workup showed positive response of ANA-speckle, anti-dsDNA, and anti-ENA...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-10-28)
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