Shrinking Lung Syndrome: A Case Report

Shrinking Lung Syndrome (SLS) is an uncommon complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLS is a diagnosis of exclusion with features of dyspnea ruled out by other causes using imaging and diagnostic studies, pleuritic chest pain, and elevated diaphragm. Currently, there are many theories o...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 14; no. 7
Main Authors Haji Datoo, Asma, Abdelghani, Loui
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto Cureus Inc 26.07.2022
Cureus
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Allergy/Immunology
Carbon monoxide
Case reports
Diaphragm (Anatomy)
Dyspnea
Internal Medicine
Lung diseases
Lungs
Lupus
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary embolisms
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonology
Spirometry
Steroids
Tomography
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Summary:Shrinking Lung Syndrome (SLS) is an uncommon complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLS is a diagnosis of exclusion with features of dyspnea ruled out by other causes using imaging and diagnostic studies, pleuritic chest pain, and elevated diaphragm. Currently, there are many theories of the etiology; however, there is no clear pathogenesis, conclusive treatment, and preventative measures. We report a case of a 41-year-old woman with SLE admitted for pleuritic chest pain with unclear cause of shortness of breath. After CTA chest study, laboratory, chest x-ray, and pulmonary function test we were able to appropriately diagnose her with SLS and treat her with steroids as per limited current research guidelines.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.27311