Massive ascites due to lupus peritonitis in a patient with pre-eclampsia and systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report

• Main Authors: Shunya Sugai (Author), Kazuaki Suda (Author), Kana Tamegai (Author), Kazufumi Haino (Author), Takeshi Nakatsue (Author), Ichiei Narita (Author), Takayuki Enomoto (Author), Koji Nishijima (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are associated with pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia can have systemic manifestations, such as ascites. Lupus peritonitis, a rare condition in patients with SLE, can also cause ascites. Case presentation A 31-year-old woman, primigravi...