Recurrent Afebrile Episodes of Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Child with Well Controlled Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease

Authors

  • Sudhir Mehta Bhandari Hospital and Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Indore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i1.12419

Keywords:

Recurrent, Pneumothorax, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Contributory factors

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder with multiple system involvement. Despite its pleuro-pulmonary involvement, recurrent spontaneous pneumothoraces are rare complication of childhood SLE. We report a 12 year old girl having SLE with nephritis, who developed recurrent episodes of spontaneous pneumothoraces. Surgical management with prolonged evacuation and aggressive immunosuppressive therapy improves the outcome for these patients.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2016;36(1):94-96.

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Published

2016-10-22

How to Cite

Mehta, S. (2016). Recurrent Afebrile Episodes of Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Child with Well Controlled Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 36(1), 94–96. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i1.12419

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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