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May 21, 2020 · Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a pulmonary complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) characterized by dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and progressive decrease in lung volumes with no evidence of pleural or interstitial disease on chest CT.
Feb 13, 2023 · Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a complication of systemic autoimmune disease, most commonly seen in systemic lupus erythematosus but also reported in Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma.
Dec 14, 2023 · Shrinking Lung Syndrome (SLS), also known as vanishing lung syndrome, is a rare respiratory condition characterized by progressive dyspnea (shortness of breath) and reduced lung volumes. This article provides an overview of Shrinking Lung Syndrome, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management. Understanding this rare lung disorder ...
Sep 11, 2017 · First described in 1965, shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
INTRODUCTION: Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare disease characterised by progressive dyspnea, elevation of the diaphragm, pleuritic chest pain, decreased lung volumes on imaging, and restrictive pattern seen on pulmonary function test (PFT).
Feb 13, 2023 · Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare complication of systemic autoimmune disease. It occurs most commonly in systemic lupus erythematosus but there are rare reports of it developing in systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Jan 9, 2014 · Shrinking lung syndrome is characterized by small lung volumes, elevation of the diaphragm and restrictive physiology without parenchymal involvement. Its pathogenesis remains controversial: diaphragm dysfunction, phrenic neuropathy or pleural inflammation.
