TY - JOUR
T1 - Lupus enteritis as systemic lupus erythematosus main manifestation
T2 - Two case reports
AU - Chaparro, Camilo Andrés
AU - Bernal-Macías, Santiago
AU - Muñoz, Oscar Mauricio
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/1/1
Y1 - 2024/1/1
N2 - Lupus enteritis denotes inflammation of the intestinal walls resulting from the influence of systemic lupus erythematosus. It represents a rare manifestation associated with notable morbidity and mortality, marked by nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. In this article, we present two cases of individuals experiencing severe gastrointestinal symptoms. They had a personal or familial history of autoimmunity with intestinal involvement consistent with the presentation of lupus enteritis. Following treatment with glucocorticoids and immunomodulators, both patients exhibited a satisfactory clinical evolution. While lupus enteritis remains an uncommon occurrence, its clinical significance is undeniable. Hence, it is imperative to maintain a high level of clinical suspicion to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
AB - Lupus enteritis denotes inflammation of the intestinal walls resulting from the influence of systemic lupus erythematosus. It represents a rare manifestation associated with notable morbidity and mortality, marked by nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. In this article, we present two cases of individuals experiencing severe gastrointestinal symptoms. They had a personal or familial history of autoimmunity with intestinal involvement consistent with the presentation of lupus enteritis. Following treatment with glucocorticoids and immunomodulators, both patients exhibited a satisfactory clinical evolution. While lupus enteritis remains an uncommon occurrence, its clinical significance is undeniable. Hence, it is imperative to maintain a high level of clinical suspicion to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
KW - Systemic lupus erythematosus
KW - lupus enteritis
KW - vasculitis
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85191028119&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/2050313X241247433
DO - 10.1177/2050313X241247433
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85191028119
SN - 2050-313X
VL - 12
JO - SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
JF - SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
ER -