A fatal case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and literature review
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Authors
Abdalla, Abubaker O.
Al-Khafaji, Jaafar
Akella, Pydi M.
Taha, Mohamed E.
Issue Date
2018
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Article
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en_US
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Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a rare fatal pulmonary complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The clinical syndrome is characterized by hemoptysis, acute fall in hematocrit, hypoxemic respiratory failure, and diffuses pulmonary infiltrates. We describe a case of 23-year-old female who presented with Ludwig's angina that was complicated by diffuse alveolar hemorrhage as the initial presentation of undiagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus. A high index of suspicion is need for prompt diagnosis and treatment in order to avoid the high mortality associated with such cases.
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Abdalla, A. O., Al-Khafaji, J., Akella, P. M., & Taha, M. (2018). A fatal case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and literature review. Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 24, 55–57. doi:10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.04.006
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Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
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2213-0071