Pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with systematic lupus erythematosus

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1999 Dec;173(6):1639-42. doi: 10.2214/ajr.173.6.10584813.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of our study was to describe radiologic manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Conclusion: The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis was high in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Imaging of these patients showed miliary dissemination and patchy consolidation. However, cavitation was rare. These findings may reflect impaired immune response against tuberculous bacilli.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Tuberculosis, Miliary / diagnostic imaging
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging*