Systemic lupus during pregnancy with refractory alveolar haemorrhage: recovery following termination of pregnancy

Abstract

A case of refractory pulmonary hemorrhage in a pregnant 22-year-old with systemic lupus is presented. The clinical difficulty of management of pulmonary haemorrhage and lupus flare during pregnancy are discussed.

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pregnancy pulmonary haemorrhage lupus flare

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