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Systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by Crohn's disease with rectovaginal fistula.

Heng YehRen-Chin WuWen-Sy TsaiChia-Jung KuoMing-Yao SuCheng-Tang ChiuPuo-Hsien Le
Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2021)
When a SLE patient had unusual rectal ulcers, Crohn's disease should be considered. Biologics combined with surgical intervention is an optimal solution for Crohn's disease with rectovaginal fistula. Although cryptococcal pneumonia is a rare opportunistic infection in the biological treatment, we should always keep it in mind.
Keyphrases
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • randomized controlled trial
  • disease activity
  • case report
  • intensive care unit
  • combination therapy
  • wound healing
  • respiratory failure