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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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In a study of 60 SLE patients, infections were the most common thoracic finding, present in 53% of cases.
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Bacterial infections accounted for 45% of the identified infections, with less common types including fungal and tuberculosis.
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension was observed in 50% of the patients, while pulmonary edema occurred in 18%.
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High-resolution CT was the most frequently used imaging modality, utilized in 52 out of 60 patients.
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The study highlighted challenges in distinguishing between infectious pneumonia and lupus pneumonitis due to similar imaging features.