Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Approach to Arthritis of Rheumatic Diseases

Gastrointestinal System in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Author(s): Syuichi Koarada* and Yukihide Ono

Pp: 331-336 (6)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815050653122040013

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), gastrointestinal symptoms,
including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hematemesis, melena, ileus,
ascites, and elevated hepatic and pancreatic enzymes are frequently observed. The
gastrointestinal manifestations of SLE are diverse, including lupus peritonitis, gastritis,
acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and lupus enteritis. This chapter provides an overview
of the gastrointestinal manifestations of SLE.


Keywords: Gastrointestinal symptoms, Lupus enteritis, Lupus peritonitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

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