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. 1975 Dec;51(602):851–855. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.51.602.851

Diffuse pulmonary fibrosis and bilateral pneumothoraces in systemic lupus erythematosus

Anthony J Richards, D R Swinson, I C Talbot, E B D Hamilton
PMCID: PMC2496139  PMID: 1208295

Abstract

A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) which developed extensive pulmonary fibrosis and bilateral pneumothoraces is reported. Other features of SLE were minimal. Diffuse fibrosing alveolitis in SLE is probably more common than has previously been thought.

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