Chylous Ascites in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients

The gastrointestinal system is commonly implicated in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Ascites, produced by several mechanisms has been reported as a systemic manifestation of lupus, but only rarely as an initial presentation of the disease. Its appearance is often insidious and without abdominal...

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Main Authors: Vital Manuel Da Silva Domingues, Vital Da Silva Domingues, Isabel Neves, Susana Garrido, Inês Ferreira, Teresa Mendonça
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2015-07-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/229