Aortic Dissection Complicated with Hemothorax in an Adolescent Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report and Review of Literature

Incidence and risk analysis of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a nationwide population-based study in Taiwan

“…To date, however, studies of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection in SLE patients are scant. [10][11][12][13] The incidence rates of aortic aneurysm and aortic The National Health Insurance (NHI) program is a government-sponsored universal public health insurance system in Taiwan. The NHI was established in March 1995 and currently provides coverage for approximately 98.3% of 23 million residents of Taiwan.…”

Coronary artery dilation among patients with paediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematosus

“…Disease onset occurs before the age of 18 years in 15-20% of SLE patients and paediatric-onset SLE is associated with a more severe disease manifestation and a worse prognosis than adult-onset SLE (2)(3)(4). Patients with SLE are at extremely high risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) (5), which, although attributable to traditional risk factors such as age, gender, obesity, family history, dyslipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, may have other important factors in this population.…”

Aneurysm of the ascending aorta in systemic lupus erythematosus: Case report and review of the literature

“…Although aortic aneurysms are not a common complication in SLE patients, their incidence is higher in SLE patients compared to age-and sex-matched controls (2,3). They also occur in all age groups, including children and adolescents, and can have fatal complications (4,5).…”