Bruno E, Russo S, Nucci R, Alessandrini M, Di Girolamo S. Nasal mucosal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus: histopathologic and immunopathologic study.
Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2000;
13:39-42. [PMID:
12749777 DOI:
10.1177/039463200001300106]
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the pattern of nasal mucosal involvement in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The authors selected patients affected by SLE with a symptomatology based on bad nasal breathing, in absence of anatomical deformities of the nose. Specimens representing eighteen histological sections of nasal mucosa were examined under the light microscope to establish a set of histopathologic and immunophahologic features. A number of significant alterations were identified. The authors indicate the possible physiopathogenetic relationship between nasal mucosal involvement and systemic disease.
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