Lupus mesenteric vasculitis is the main cause of acute abdominal pain in patients with acute gastrointestinal manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. Abdominal CT allows for early and accurate diagnosis of this painful and potentially life-threatening condition, which enables implementation of appropriate immunosuppressive therapy and avoidance of unnecessary surgical intervention.
- Ji Hyeon Ju
- Jun-Ki Min
- Ho-Youn Kim