J Korean Rheum Assoc.  1997 Jan;4(1):88-92.

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Ascites as the Initial Presenting Manifestation

• Lee JS
• Choi YJ
• Lee WK
• Lee CH
• Song CH
• Lee SK

Abstract

The major presenting manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Korea are known to be cutaneous manifestations, arthritis, nephritis, and fever. The ascites due to peritoneal involvement in SLE is quite common. However, it is unusual for massive ascites to be major presenting manifestations of SLE. In this report, we describe a case of SLE patient whose disease manifested as intractable ascites. This illustrates an unusual presentation and natural history of a complex autoimmune disease.

Keyword

Systemic lupus erythematosus; Massive ascites

MeSH Terms

Arthritis
Ascites*
Autoimmune Diseases
Fever
Humans
Korea
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
Natural History
Nephritis