Serositis
| Serositis | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology |
Serositis refers to
pleura), heart (pericardium), and the inner lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) and organs within. It is commonly found with fat wrapping or creeping fat.[1]
Causes
Serositis is seen in numerous conditions:[2]
- Lupus erythematosus (SLE), for which it is one of the criteria,
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)
- Chronic kidney failure / Uremia
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Inflammatory bowel disease (especially Crohn's disease)
- Acute appendicitis
- Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
See also
References
- ISBN 978-0-387-24846-2. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ Causes of Serositis. diagnosispro.com. URL: http://en.diagnosispro.com/differential_diagnosis-for/serositis/11271-154.html Archived 2012-06-29 at archive.today. Accessed on: June 23, 2008.
External links
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