Acute respiratory involvement in Colombian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus undergoing chest computed tomography

ConclusionThis is the first Colombian study that evaluates ARI in patients with SLE. ARI is an important and frequent condition in patients with SLE, pleural effusion being the most prevalent cause of ARI. There are some variables (nephropathy, hematological impairment and activity disease) that are associated with ARI and could be the basis of intervention.
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research