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Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be associated with a variety of disorders involving the thorax, including pleural diseases, acute and chronic parenchymal abnormalities, and vascular diseases. The presenting signs and symptoms in thoracic disorders can overlap substantially. The approach to diagnosis and treatment involves a comprehensive evaluation, with support from imaging, pulmonary function testing, and cardiovascular assessment. In this chapter, we will review the most common thoracic manifestations of SLE, focusing on assessment, clinical management, and prognostic implications.

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  1. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    Hilary J. Goldberg M.D., M.P.H.

  2. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

    Hilary J. Goldberg M.D., M.P.H.

  3. Division of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Paul F. Dellaripa M.D.

  4. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Clinic, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Paul F. Dellaripa M.D.

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  1. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Div. of Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy, Francis Street 75, Boston, 02115, USA

    Peter H. Schur

  2. Div. of Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lupus Center, Francis Street 75, Boston, 02115, Massachusetts, USA

    Elena M. Massarotti

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Goldberg, H.J., Dellaripa, P.F. (2012). Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. In: Schur, P., Massarotti, E. (eds) Lupus Erythematosus. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1189-5_9

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