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Dyspnoea in a young woman with active systemic lupus erythematosus
Lupus, 07/15/09

Todd DJ et al. - The authors present the case of a 24-year-old Cambodian woman with SLE. She presented with dyspnoea and chest pain and was found to have DAH that required a prolonged hospitalization that was complicated by recurrent DAH episodes and multiple infections.

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DJ Todd, 07/15/09

We present a case of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage seen by physicians in our lupus center at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She had a difficult course, which allowed us to familiarize ourselves with the various features of DAH and treatment options. This report summarizes those findings and should prove insightful for clinicians who see these patients. In summary, DAH in the setting of lupus is a serious and life-threatening condition that may be fatal despite aggressive therapy. We welcome comments - feel free to email me at dtodd1@partners.org.

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