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Infections Lead Thoracic CT Findings in SLE

Researchers characterize spectrum of pulmonary and extrathoracic involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 7, 2026

  • 3 min

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In a prospective study involving 60 adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), researchers identified a range of thoracic findings via chest CT over 18 months. The most prevalent finding was infection, observed in 53% of cases, predominantly bacterial, followed by pulmonary arterial hypertension in 50%. Other findings included pulmonary edema, interstitial lung disease, and extrathoracic manifestations like splenomegaly and renal abnormalities. The lead author, Dr. Sankeerth Kendyala, emphasized the importance of CT in distinguishing between disease-related and secondary complications.

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Infections Lead Thoracic CT Findings in SLE

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 7, 2026

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