Chylous ascites and podocytopathy as the presentation of childhood lupus—an unusual occurrence. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pilania, R K; Jindal, A K; Sandesh, G; Vignesh, P; Suri, D; Nada, R; Singh, S
• Is Part Of: Lupus. Volume 28:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 244
• Page End: 248
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Nephritis -- renal lupus -- systemic lupus erythematosus -- chylous ascites -- child -- podocytopathy; Systemic lupus erythematosus -- Periodicals; 616.772005
• DOI: 10.1177/0961203318817831
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-2033

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ. Chylous ascites as a presenting manifestation of SLE has been described in a handful of cases in adults. However, to the best of our knowledge this presentation has never been reported in the pediatric age group. Podocytopathy in SLE was initially considered to be a chance association. However, more recently it has been suggested that minimal change disease is not only a chance association; it is part of the lupus nephritis spectrum.