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...
Main Authors: | Patricia Richter, Anca Cardoneanu, Alexandra Maria Burlui, Luana Andreea Macovei, Ioana Bratoiu, Ruxandra Mihai, Elena Rezus |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2022-09-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | https://rjr.com.ro/articles/2022.3/RJR_2022_3_Art-05.pdf |
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