Journal article
Shrinking lung syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus: a single-centre experience
Abstract
Introduction Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), characterized by decreased lung volumes and extra-pulmonary restriction. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of SLS in our lupus cohort with emphasis on prevalence, presentation, treatment and outcomes. Patients and methods Patients attending the Toronto Lupus Clinic since 1980 ( n = 1439) and who had pulmonary …
Authors
Deeb M; Tselios K; Gladman D; Su J; Urowitz M
Journal
Lupus, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 365–371
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
March 2018
DOI
10.1177/0961203317722411
ISSN
0961-2033