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LUPUS ERYTHEMATEUX SYSTEMIQUE [3 records]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

An inflammation of a synovial membrane.

CONT

This membrane lines joints which possess cavities, known as synovial joints. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to synovial fluid collection. Synovitis may occur in association with arthritis as well as lupus, gout, and other conditions.

Key term(s)
  • infectious synovitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Inflammation aiguë ou chronique d’une synoviale articulaire ou tendineuse.

CONT

Une synovite peut notamment se trouver liée à une infection intra-articulaire(arthrite septique), à une maladie systémique(lupus érythémateux disséminé), à une arthrite inflammatoire(polyarthrite rhumatoïde, spondylarthrite ankylosante) ou microcristalline(goutte, chondrocalcinose articulaire). Toutes les articulations sont susceptibles d’être atteintes.

Key term(s)
  • synovite infectieuse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
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Record 2 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
CONT

SLE is a disease of unknown cause that may produce variable combinations of fever, rashes, hair loss, arthritis, pleuritis, pericarditis, nephritis, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and central nervous system (CNS) disease. The clinical course is characterized by periods of remissions and acute or chronic relapses. Patients with SLE develop characteristic immune abnormalities, especially antibodies to a number of nuclear and other cellular antigens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

Le lupus érythémateux disséminé ou systémique(encore appelé maladie lupique) est une maladie inflammatoire chronique d’origine inconnue et qui affecte la peau, les articulations, le rein, les poumons, le système nerveux, les séreuses et/ou d’autres organes. Il est associé à des anomalies immunologiques spécifiques notamment la production de certains anticorps anti-nucléaires.

Key term(s)
  • LES
  • LED

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
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Record 3 1994-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Vessels (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A collection of fluid within the pericardial space.

CONT

Pericardial effusion. Some increase in pericardial fluid occurs in most cases of acute pericarditis .... If the intrapericardial tension is high. ... severe dyspnoea may occur ....

OBS

Can be seen in systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other rheumatic conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Accumulation de liquide à l’intérieur du péricarde.

OBS

Peut s’observer dans la sclérodermie systémique, le lupus érythémateux disséminé, la polyarthrite rhumatoïde et plusieurs autres maladies rhumatismales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Redes vasculares (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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