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SAGE Publications, Lupus, 7(18), p. 581-585, 2009

DOI: 10.1177/0961203309103049

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Sterile empyematous pleural effusion in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a diagnostic challenge

Journal article published in 2009 by Ma A. Kriegel ORCID, C. Van Beek, A. Mostaghimi, Vc C. Kyttaris
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Abstract

Herein we present a case of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a sterile empyematous pleural effusion, a complication not generally associated with SLE. A discussion of the diagnostic and treatment dilemmas follows the case presentation.