Abstract
We report the case of a 25-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pancreatitis which was complicated by pseudocyst and pseudoaneurysm formation. The pseudoaneurysm progressed to intra-abdominal bleeding requiring endovascular coil embolization of the gastroduodenal artery. The pseudocyst and hematoma formed two large abdominal fluid collections causing symptoms due to a mass effect. These fluid collections were treated conservatively, while active SLE was treated with steroids, azathioprine, and immunoglobulins. She finally made a full recovery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a bleeding pseudoaneurysm complicating SLE pancreatitis. Although anecdotal, this case may serve as a useful example of the possible complications of SLE pancreatitis, including considerations on optimal management. Lupus (2011) 20, 305-307.
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-307 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Lupus |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Research programs
- EMC COEUR-09
- EMC MM-04-20-01
- EMC MM-04-39-05