Chylous Ascites and Pleural Transudate: Rare Presentations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Old Age

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disorder with involvement of multiple organs. Various forms of serositis, including pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and ascites, may be found during the course of SLE. Peritoneal involvement by ascites is common in the initial prese...

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Main Authors: Guan-Liang Chen, Deng-Ho Yang, Wen-Hsiu Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Immunology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/390831
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