Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus successfully treated with rituximab

QJM. 2016 Sep;109(9):617-8. doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hcw093. Epub 2016 Jun 17.
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Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antirheumatic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Diaphragm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Diaphragm* / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Lung Diseases* / etiology
  • Lung Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Radiography, Thoracic / methods
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
  • Rituximab / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Rituximab