Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disorder, which occurs mostly in young women. However, late-onset SLE does exist and sometimes presents with an atypical, diversified course. We describe an 85-year-old woman who was admitted to our hospital for lower extremity edema and hand grip weakness. Chest computed tomography scan 4 days after admission demonstrated rapid accumulation of pleural and pericardial effusions, which did not exist on admission. She was diagnosed with pleuritis and pericarditis associated with very-late-onset SLE. Methylprednisolone pulse therapy resulted in a drastic improvement in serositis. Our case exemplifies the fact that patients with late-onset SLE sometimes follow an atypical course, which makes the clinical diagnosis difficult.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5867069 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.157 | DOI Listing |
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