Systemic lupus erythematosus and amyloidosis

Clin Rheumatol. 1997 Jun;16(4):422-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02242463.

Abstract

Amyloidosis in association with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) has rarely been reported. We report a patient with "SLE" and Amyloidosis presenting with recurrent bloody diarrhea and review the relevant literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amyloidosis / complications*
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Diarrhea / etiology
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Rectal Diseases / complications*
  • Rectal Diseases / pathology
  • Rectum / pathology