Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

W Luman, KB Chua, WK Cheong, HS Ng
Correspondence: Dr W Luman, gm2wid@sgh.gov.sg

ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and can be due to primary gastrointestinal disorders, complications of therapy or SLE itself. In this case report, we describe three different presentations and causes of gastrointestinal complaints in patients with SLE. Diagnostic and management problems are discussed.

Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus, bowel vasculitis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Singapore Med J 2001; 42(8): 380-384