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Published in: Rheumatology International 3/2008

01-01-2008 | Case Report

A case of acute pericarditis with hemophagocytic syndrome, cytomegalovirus infection and systemic lupus erythematosus

Authors: Chang Mo Kwon, Yong Wook Jung, Dae Young Yun, Hyun Do Kim, Hee Soon Cho, Yeong Hoon Hong, Joon Hyuk Choi, Choong Ki Lee

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

Hemophagocytic syndrome, cytomegalovirus infection and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would each be critical diseases separately. Viral infections, autoimmune diseases or malignancies can complicate the Hemophagocytic syndrome. Cytomegalovirus infection is known to be prevalent in immune compromised hosts, and can exacerbate the symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus. A 25-year-old man presented with fever and acute pericarditis with the hemophagocytic syndrome, cytomegalovirus infection and systemic lupus erythematosus; all developed concurrently at the onset of illness. With treatment, using ganciclovir and glucocorticoid medication the patient improved. Here we report this rare case and review the medical literature.
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Metadata
Title
A case of acute pericarditis with hemophagocytic syndrome, cytomegalovirus infection and systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors
Chang Mo Kwon
Yong Wook Jung
Dae Young Yun
Hyun Do Kim
Hee Soon Cho
Yeong Hoon Hong
Joon Hyuk Choi
Choong Ki Lee
Publication date
01-01-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-007-0401-y

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