Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:16 am
Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of
intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past
several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she
noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on
her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her
blood test indicated the presence of numerous antinuclear
antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophils containing
nuclear material. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
was made. (Refer to Chapter 7, Immunity)
Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for
several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently,
he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue,
anorexia, and night sweats.
Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A
chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the
tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a
small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast bacilli, confirming
the diagnosis of active tuberculosis. (Refer to Chapter 13,
Respiratory Disorders)
intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past
several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she
noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on
her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her
blood test indicated the presence of numerous antinuclear
antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophils containing
nuclear material. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
was made. (Refer to Chapter 7, Immunity)
Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for
several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently,
he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue,
anorexia, and night sweats.
Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A
chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the
tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a
small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast bacilli, confirming
the diagnosis of active tuberculosis. (Refer to Chapter 13,
Respiratory Disorders)