Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus : A study of 9 patients

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INTRODUCTION: Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Our aim was to describe the clinical, radiological, and functional characteristics of a cohort with SLS and its evolution over time.

METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted between 2009 and 2018. Demographic, clinical, functional, radiological, and treatment data were collected.

RESULTS: Out of a total of 225 patients, 11 presented with SLS (prevalence of 4.8%). Two patients were excluded. The mean age was 39.33±16 years, and 6 were female. The main symptoms were dyspnea and pleuritic pain. The mean forced vital capacity was 49%, total lung capacity was 60%, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity was 66%, carbon monoxide transference factor was 128%, maximal inspiratory pressure was 66%, and maximal expiratory pressure was 82%. All patients received corticosteroids. After a median follow-up of 19 months, 4 cases showed improvement, and 4 cases remained stable.

CONCLUSIONS: SLS should be considered in every lupus patient with unexplained dyspnea. Although it often shows improvement, many cases experience persistent deterioration despite treatment.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:162

Enthalten in:

Medicina clinica - 162(2024), 7 vom: 12. Apr., Seite 350-353

Sprache:

Englisch

Weiterer Titel:

Síndrome del pulmón encogido asociado a lupus eritematoso sistémico: estudio de 9 pacientes

Beteiligte Personen:

Casey, Alberto [VerfasserIn]
Enghelmayer, Juan I [VerfasserIn]
Legarreta, Cora G [VerfasserIn]
Berón, Ana María [VerfasserIn]
Perín, María Marta [VerfasserIn]
Dubinsky, Diana [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

7U1EE4V452
Carbon Monoxide
Case Reports
Enfermedad pulmonar restrictiva
Lupus eritematoso sistémico
Restrictive lung disease
Síndrome de pulmón encogido
Shrinking lung syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus

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Date Completed 01.04.2024

Date Revised 02.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.medcli.2023.10.023

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366858777