Colonic perforation in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus accompanied by cytomegalovirus infection: A case report

Volume: 23, Pages: 70 - 73
Published: Jan 1, 2016
Abstract
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon illness, but can be observed in immunocompromised patients. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are generally at high risk of CMV infection. Here we report a subacute progressive case of colitis in SLE accompanied by cytomegalovirus infection.The patient, a 79-year-old woman, was hospitalized complaining of fever, polyarthritis, and skin ulcer that had lasted...
Paper Details
Title
Colonic perforation in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus accompanied by cytomegalovirus infection: A case report
Published Date
Jan 1, 2016
Volume
23
Pages
70 - 73
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