Outcome of surgical resection for protein-losing enteropathy in systemic lupus erythematosus

Clin Rheumatol. 2008 Oct;27(10):1325-8. doi: 10.1007/s10067-008-0929-6. Epub 2008 May 24.

Abstract

Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is an uncommon manifestation associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Here, a case with SLE and concomitant hypoalbuminemia is reported. Technetium-99m albumin scintigraphy demonstrated a localized lesion in the ascending colon, and the diagnosis of SLE-related PLE was established. Due to a poor response to medical treatment, this patient received surgical resection, but relapse still developed later on. Recurrent protein-lose from the remaining of the colon was documented by repeated images. This report discusses the management of SLE-related PLE and the role of nuclear medicine scintigraphy in the investigation of PLE.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon, Ascending / pathology
  • Colon, Ascending / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Protein-Losing Enteropathies / complications*
  • Protein-Losing Enteropathies / diagnosis
  • Protein-Losing Enteropathies / surgery*
  • Recurrence
  • Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin

Substances

  • Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin