Constrictive pericarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus. demonstration of immunoglobulins in the pericardium
- 23 November 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Arthritis & Rheumatism
- Vol. 21 (8), 972-974
- https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1780210815
Abstract
A 17‐year‐old male with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with clinical signs of severe constrictive pericarditis that was confirmed by cardiac catheterization. At surgery, a fibrous pericardium was removed, followed by complete relief of symptoms. Immunopathology of the pericardial tissue revealed deposition of IgG, IgM, and C3. A review of the literature produced only three similar cases. Although rare, constrictive pericarditis, a potentially life threatening complication, may occur in systemic lupus erythematosus presumably with an immunological basis.Keywords
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