Pulmonary Hypertension as Presenting Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10

Abstract

Pulmonary hypertension as presenting manifestation of SLE is extremely rare. Here we report a case of 29 year old woman presenting with progressive shortness of breath associated with pedal edema which on detailed examination found to be secondary to pulmonary hypertension .Further examination of patient fulfilled diagnostic criteria of SLE

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Dr Swetha. Dandamudi

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Dr Swetha. Dandamudi (2015). Pulmonary Hypertension as Presenting Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 3(10), 7729-7731. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-209149