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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 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.

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Infections Lead Thoracic CT Findings in SLE

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 7, 2026

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