Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage as Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage as Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage results from accumulation of red blood cells in the alveolar space originating from alveolar capillaries. Alveolar hemorrhage in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is rare but catastrophic and can rapidly progress to respiratory failure. We report a 22-year old lady who presen...

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Main Authors: Ashesh Dhungana, Prajowl Shrestha, Bhakta Dev Shrestha, Anil Baral, Gita Sayami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Subjects:
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Online Access:https://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/3903

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