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Development of systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with hypoparathyroidism: a case report and review of the literature.
- Source :
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International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases . May2010, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p175-179. 5p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which organs undergo damage. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disease, which presents in two forms: hereditary and acquired. Cases of hypoparathyroidism and SLE rarely co-exist. Only six cases have been reported; five of them first presented with lupus and then hypoparathyroidism or simultaneously. We present here developing lupus disease in a woman who had idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. According to increasing data about the autoimmune origin of idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, these case reports suggest that there may be an autoimmune process linking these diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17561841
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 50210727
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1756-185X.2010.01464.x