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[Pulmonary hypertension during lupus erythematosus]
Pasquale Scagliusi1, Massimo D'Amore, Giovanna Minenna
1Sezione di Reumatologia, DIMIMP; Università degli Studi, Bari.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|April 23, 2005
Summary
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can occur with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Careful screening for connective tissue diseases is recommended to detect potential overlap syndromes.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition that can be associated with various connective tissue diseases.
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is an autoimmune condition primarily affecting the skin.
Observation:
- This report describes a patient presenting with pulmonary hypertension (PH) concurrently with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE).
- PH is a known complication in other connective tissue diseases like systemic sclerosis and Sharp syndrome.
Findings:
- The co-occurrence of PH in SCLE suggests a potential overlap syndrome.
- Diagnostic screening, including capillaroscopy and specific autoantibody testing (anti-centromere, anti-Sc170, anti-RNP), is crucial.
Implications:
- Early identification of overlap syndromes is vital for appropriate patient management.
- This case highlights the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach in patients with SCLE and PH.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms linking SCLE and PH.