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|[[Respiratory failure|Respiratory muscle dysfunction]]<ref name="pmid11571369">{{cite journal |vauthors=Rockall AG, Rickards D, Shaw PJ |title=Imaging of the pulmonary manifestations of systemic disease |journal=Postgrad Med J |volume=77 |issue=912 |pages=621–38 |year=2001 |pmid=11571369 |pmc=1742125 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |[[Respiratory failure|Respiratory muscle dysfunction]]<ref name="pmid11571369">{{cite journal |vauthors=Rockall AG, Rickards D, Shaw PJ |title=Imaging of the pulmonary manifestations of systemic disease |journal=Postgrad Med J |volume=77 |issue=912 |pages=621–38 |year=2001 |pmid=11571369 |pmc=1742125 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
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* Elevated hemidiaphragms at [[CXR]] | *Elevated hemidiaphragms at [[CXR]] | ||
* Linear [[atelectasis]] and an ill-defined juxtadiaphragmatic areas of increased opacity | *Linear [[atelectasis]] and an ill-defined juxtadiaphragmatic areas of increased opacity | ||
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|[[Pulmonary hemorrhage]] | |[[Pulmonary hemorrhage]] | ||
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|[[Pulmonary emboli]] | |[[Pulmonary emboli]] | ||
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** [[Fleischner sign|Fleishner sign]]: Enlarged [[pulmonary artery]] | **[[Fleischner sign|Fleishner sign]]: Enlarged [[pulmonary artery]] | ||
** [[Hampton's hump|Hampton hump]]: Peripheral wedge of airspace opacity and implies [[lung infarction]] | **[[Hampton's hump|Hampton hump]]: Peripheral wedge of airspace opacity and implies [[lung infarction]] | ||
** [[Westermark sign]]: Regional oligoemia | **[[Westermark sign]]: Regional oligoemia | ||
** [[Pleural effusion]] | **[[Pleural effusion]] | ||
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|Shrinking lung syndrome | |Shrinking lung syndrome | ||
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|[[Mitral regurgitation]] | |[[Mitral regurgitation]] | ||
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* [[Left atrial enlargement]] | *[[Left atrial enlargement]] | ||
** Convexity or straightening of the [[left atrial appendage]] just below the main [[pulmonary artery]] (along left heart border) | **Convexity or straightening of the [[left atrial appendage]] just below the main [[pulmonary artery]] (along left heart border) | ||
** Double density sign: An addition contour superimposed over the [[right heart]] due to [[Left atrial enlargement|left atrium enlargement]] | **Double density sign: An addition contour superimposed over the [[right heart]] due to [[Left atrial enlargement|left atrium enlargement]] | ||
** Elevation of the left main [[bronchus]] and splaying of the [[carina]] | **Elevation of the left main [[bronchus]] and splaying of the [[carina]] | ||
* Upper zone venous enlargement due to [[pulmonary hypertension]] | *Upper zone venous enlargement due to [[pulmonary hypertension]] | ||
* Left [[ventricular]] enlargement is also eventually present due to volume overload | *Left [[ventricular]] enlargement is also eventually present due to volume overload | ||
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|[[Pericardial effusion]] | |[[Pericardial effusion]] | ||
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* Globular enlargement of the cardiac shadow giving a water bottle configuration | *Globular enlargement of the cardiac shadow giving a water bottle configuration | ||
* Lateral [[CXR]]: | *Lateral [[CXR]]: | ||
** Vertical opaque line ([[pericardial fluid]]) separating a vertical lucent line directly behind [[sternum]] ([[Epicardial fat pad|epicardial fat]]) anteriorly | **Vertical opaque line ([[pericardial fluid]]) separating a vertical lucent line directly behind [[sternum]] ([[Epicardial fat pad|epicardial fat]]) anteriorly | ||
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| style="background: #DCDCDC; " |Musculoskeletal involvement | | style="background: #DCDCDC; " |Musculoskeletal involvement |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
On X ray imaging, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be characterized by different features regarding the present complication. the most common characteristic findings of SLE in X ray include:
X Ray
On X ray imaging, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be characterized by the following features, based on the organ system involvement.
More common complications
Organ | Disease | Description |
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Gastrointestinal system | Dysphagia |
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Enteritis |
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Pulmonary involvement | Pleural effusion |
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Pulmonary hypertension |
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Acute pneumonitis |
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Cardiac involvement | Cardiomegaly | |
Mitral stenosis |
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Musculoskeletal involvement | Arthritis |
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Osteoporosis |
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Less common complications
Organ | Disease | Description |
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Gastrointestinal system | Intestinal pseudo-obstruction |
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Autosplenectomy |
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Pulmonary involvement | Respiratory muscle dysfunction[1] |
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Pulmonary hemorrhage |
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Pulmonary emboli |
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Shrinking lung syndrome |
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Cardiac involvement | Mitral regurgitation |
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Pericardial effusion |
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Musculoskeletal involvement | Osteonecrosis (Avascular necrosis) |
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