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A case of severe acute pancreatitis, in overlap syndrome of systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus, successfully treated with plasmapheresis.
- Source :
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Modern rheumatology [Mod Rheumatol] 2006; Vol. 16 (3), pp. 172-5. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Here, we describe a case of severe pancreatitis in overlap syndrome of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) in an adult female patient. Treatment with plasmapheresis and high-dose prednisone successfully saved her life and led to remission of the pancreatitis. This is the first case report of severe acute pancreatitis in the setting of overlap syndrome of SLE and SSc. The advantages and disadvantages of the use of corticosteroids are discussed.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents adverse effects
Female
Gabexate administration & dosage
Humans
Methylprednisolone administration & dosage
Methylprednisolone adverse effects
Prednisone administration & dosage
Prednisone adverse effects
Serine Proteinase Inhibitors administration & dosage
Syndrome
Anti-Inflammatory Agents administration & dosage
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic complications
Pancreatitis etiology
Pancreatitis therapy
Plasmapheresis methods
Scleroderma, Systemic complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1439-7595
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Modern rheumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16767557
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10165-006-0476-4