11/3403. Systemic adverse effect of antithyroid drugs. Antithyroid drugs adverse effects are varied and rare. Autoimmune disorders (vasculitis, lupus erythematosus, polyarthritis...) are unusual and serious complications of antithyroid drugs. Since 1945, fewer than 100 cases of systemic manifestations related to antithyroid drugs have been reported in the literature, most frequently with propylthiouracil. The outcome is usually good after drug discontinuation, but some fatal cases have been reported. Because possible cross-sensitivity with other antithyroid drugs, the appropriate treatment for hyperthyroidism relapse if a patient has had an antithyroid drug adverse reaction, should be 131I-iodine or surgery. We report four new cases of systemic manifestations during propylthiouracil therapy. ( info) |
12/3403. Atrophie blanche lesions closely resembling malignant atrophic papulosis (Degos' disease) in systemic lupus erythematosus. Two patients with systemic lupus erythematosus are described who in the course of their disease developed small atrophie blanche lesions that closely resembled those found in malignant atrophic papulosis. Preliminary investigation of these two cases indicates that considerable similarities probably exist in the pathogenesis of malignant atrophic papulosis and the atropie blanche lesions of systemic lupus erythematosus. It is concluded that a diagnosis of malignant atrophic papulosis should only be made after systemic lupus erythematosus has been excluded by full investigation. ( info) |
13/3403. Circulating levels of beta-chemokines in systemic lupus erythematosus. OBJECTIVE: Recent evidence suggests the role of beta-chemokines and their receptors in human immunodeficiency virus infection. We examined the serum levels of beta-chemokines in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). methods: The serum levels of beta-chemokines, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), MIP-1beta, RANTES, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in patients with SLE were determined by ELISA. RESULTS: There were significant differences between the patients with SLE and healthy controls in the serum concentrations of RANTES (p < 0.001) and MCP-1 (p < 0.01), but not MIP-1alpha (p = 0.07) and MIP-1beta (p = 0.68). A decrease of RANTES and an increase of MCP-1 was observed with the progression of disease activity in the patients with SLE. CONCLUSION: Changes in the serum levels of RANTES and MCP-1 may indicate an interaction between SLE disease activity and the production of beta-chemokines. ( info) |
14/3403. Periarticular calcification in systemic lupus erythematosus. OBJECTIVE: To describe the radiologic manifestations of periarticular calcification in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to investigate clinical variables associated with its occurrence. methods: hand radiographs and clinical records of 52 patients who had 4 or more features of the 1982 revised criteria for classifying SLE and who had no other collagen vascular diseases were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: Periarticular calcifications were found in 7 patients (13.5%) near the distal and proximal interphalangeal (DIP and PIP) joints and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. No significant association with calcification was noted for the following variables: age at disease onset, duration of the disease, sex, the maximum value of the serum calcium, organic phosphate, and uric acid, Raynaud's phenomenon, lupus nephritis, femoral avascular necrosis, central nervous system lupus, proteinuria, or the use of drugs such as corticosteroids, synthetic vitamin d, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. However, a significant association was noted with the use of furosemide (p < 0.01 by chi-square). In 5 patients periarticular calcification was observed during or just after hyperuricemia had developed while taking diuretics. CONCLUSION: Periarticular calcification in patients with SLE was seen in the DIP, PIP, and MCP joints, and appeared to be associated with the use of diuretics. If patients with SLE are prescribed a diuretic regimen, crystal associated arthritis should be considered as a possibility when diagnosing oligoarthritis. ( info) |
| A 17-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with painful edematous abdominal striae. She had been treated with systemic steroid for the systemic lupus erythematosus. At the time of presentation, she had abruptly gained 10 kg due to combined lupus nephritis. The histopathologic finding of the edematous striae distensae included dermal edema with separation of collagen fibers and small fragmented elastic fibers. Edematous striae distensae are uncommon but can develop from the combined effects of glucocorticoid and generalized edema. ( info) |
16/3403. Successful pregnancy and delivery in a case of systemic lupus erythematosus treated with immunoadsorption therapy and cyclosporin A. A 32-year-old woman diagnosed as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) became pregnant. During pregnancy she was treated with a daily dosage of prednisolone 15 mg. However, because the exanthema became worse, she was hospitalized on January 14, 1997 in order to receive immunoadsorption therapy. Before delivery we implemented the immunoadsorption therapy twice and cyclosporin A (CsA) was administered simultaneously. She gave birth in her 37th week. The baby weighed 2260 g at the time of delivery and had no deformities. The mother also had no side effects. The success of pregnancy and childbirth in our case, without any side effects, shows the possibility that the combination of CsA and immunoadsorption therapy may be considered safe to control a pregnancy complicated by SLE. ( info) |
17/3403. Recurrent miscarriage, congenital heart block and systemic lupus erythematosus. We report the obstetric history of a woman, who between 15 spontaneous abortions, gave birth to a child with congenital heart block. She later developed systemic lupus erythematosus, had antibodies to SS-A/Ro and SS-B/La but was repeatedly negative for antiphospholipid antibodies. ( info) |
18/3403. vibrio fetus endocarditis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. vibrio fetus endocarditis occurred in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus receiving azathoprin and prednisone. blood cultures required 14 days to become positive. The fastidious growth requirement of this organism is reviewed because lack of appreciation of these may result in failure to make the diagnosis. This is the first reported case of vibrio fetus endocarditis occurring in the setting of a connective tissue disorder and immunosuppressive therapy. ( info) |
19/3403. Recovery of both acute massive pulmonary hemorrhage and acute renal failure in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient with lupus anticoagulant by the combined therapy of plasmapheresis plus cyclophosphamide. Acute massive pulmonary hemorrhage (AMPH) is a rare and highly fatal complication in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We report here survival in a case of AMPH in a SLE patient with both rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and lupus anticoagulant. The AMPH occurred while the nephritis was refractory to 2 courses of pulse methylprednisolone therapy. After combined therapy with plasmapheresis plus cyclophosphamide, circulating immune complex levels declined, AMPH recovered, and serum creatinine levels returned to normal. In conclusion, the combined therapy of plasmapheresis plus cyclophosphamide should be considered for treating AMPH especially in those SLE patients with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis. ( info) |
20/3403. Porphyria precipitated by hydroxychloroquine treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. This case report emphasizes the fact that patients presenting with photosensitivity could have lupus erythematosus or porphyria or both; and since the therapy for one may aggravate the other, extreme caution is indicated. ( info) |