SLE: Autoimmune systemic disease of unknown etiology
Production of various autoantibodies
Antidouble stranded DNA (dsDNA) and anti-Smith antibodies specific for SLE
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Selected References
Forbess L et al: The lung in systemic lupus erythematosus. In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 427-38, 2021
Lange SM et al: Collagen-Vascular Disease Associated With Interstitial Lung 2021
Amarnani R et al: Lupus and the lungs: the assessment and management of pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. Front Med (Lausanne). 7:610257, 2020
Hannah JR et al: Pulmonary complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 40(2):227-34, 2019
Serra G et al: Thoracic involvement in connective tissue diseases: radiological patterns and follow-up. JBR-BTR. 98(1):3-19, 2015
Mittoo S et al: Pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 35(2):249-54, 2014
Goh YP et al: Imaging of systemic lupus erythematosus. Part I: CNS, cardiovascular, and thoracic manifestations. Clin Radiol. 68(2):181-91, 2013
Hoey ET et al: Cardiovascular MRI for assessment of infectious and inflammatory conditions of the heart. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(1):103-12, 2011
Kanne JP et al: Beyond skin deep: thoracic manifestations of systemic disorders affecting the skin. Radiographics. 31(6):1651-68, 2011
Lynch DA: Lung disease related to collagen vascular disease. J Thorac Imaging. 24(4):299-309, 2009
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Definitions
SLE: Autoimmune systemic disease of unknown etiology
Production of various autoantibodies
Antidouble stranded DNA (dsDNA) and anti-Smith antibodies specific for SLE
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Forbess L et al: The lung in systemic lupus erythematosus. In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 427-38, 2021
Lange SM et al: Collagen-Vascular Disease Associated With Interstitial Lung 2021
Amarnani R et al: Lupus and the lungs: the assessment and management of pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. Front Med (Lausanne). 7:610257, 2020
Hannah JR et al: Pulmonary complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 40(2):227-34, 2019
Serra G et al: Thoracic involvement in connective tissue diseases: radiological patterns and follow-up. JBR-BTR. 98(1):3-19, 2015
Mittoo S et al: Pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 35(2):249-54, 2014
Goh YP et al: Imaging of systemic lupus erythematosus. Part I: CNS, cardiovascular, and thoracic manifestations. Clin Radiol. 68(2):181-91, 2013
Hoey ET et al: Cardiovascular MRI for assessment of infectious and inflammatory conditions of the heart. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(1):103-12, 2011
Kanne JP et al: Beyond skin deep: thoracic manifestations of systemic disorders affecting the skin. Radiographics. 31(6):1651-68, 2011
Lynch DA: Lung disease related to collagen vascular disease. J Thorac Imaging. 24(4):299-309, 2009
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