Total spleen calcification - a rare clinical manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus

Total spleen calcification - a rare clinical manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus

Splenomegaly, infarction, spontaneous rupture and hyposplenism are among the frequently manifestations of splenic involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Exceptionally, extensive splenic calcifications are found in SLE. This aspect is due to the periarterial thickening in an “oni...

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Main Authors: Patricia Richter, Anca Cardoneanu, Alexandra Maria Burlui, Luana Andreea Macovei, Ioana Bratoiu, Ruxandra Mihai, Elena Rezus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2022-09-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Rheumatology
Subjects:
splenic calcifications
systemic lupus erythematosus
hyposplenism
“onion-skin” pattern
Online Access:https://rjr.com.ro/articles/2022.3/RJR_2022_3_Art-05.pdf

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