J Korean Radiol Soc.  1999 Jun;40(6):1173-1179. 10.3348/jkrs.1999.40.6.1173.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Abdominal Radiologic Findings

• Oh JC
• Cho OK
• Lee YJ
• Bae JI
• Kim YS
• Rhim HC
• Ko BH

• KMID: 2200943
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1999.40.6.1173

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) is a systemic disease of unknown etiology. Its main pathology is vasculitis and serositis, due to deposition of the immune complex or antibodies. Most findings are nonspecific ; abdominal manifestations include enteritis, hepatomegaly, pancreatic enlargement, serositis, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly,nephritis, interstitial cystitis, and thrombophlebitis. We described radiologic findings of various organinvolvement of SLE; digestive system, serosa, reticuloendothelial system, urinary system, and venous system.Diagnosis of SLE was done according to the criteria of American Rheumatism Association. Understanding of thevariable imaging findings in SLE may be helpful for the early detection of abdominal involvement andcomplications.

Keyword

Abdomen, diseases; Abdomen, CT; Abdomen, US; Lupus erythematosus

MeSH Terms

Antibodies
Antigen-Antibody Complex
Cystitis, Interstitial
Digestive System
Enteritis
Hepatomegaly
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
Lymphatic Diseases
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
Pathology
Rheumatic Diseases
Serositis
Serous Membrane
Thrombophlebitis
Vasculitis
Antibodies
Antigen-Antibody Complex