Systemic lupus erythematous (sle) with hydro pneumothorax: a rare case report

SLE an autoimmune disease, also known as lupus in which immune system affects healthy tissue of various regions of the body i.e. a multiorgan disease. Lung involvement is a common presentation in SLE; however life threatening pneumothorax is a rare occurrence in this disease. We describe a 26 year old young female diagnosed as SLE presenting with spontaneous pneumothorax. Intercostal tube was inserted and patient was given BIPAP ventilation and started on corticosteroids along with supportive treatment for underlying co-morbidities. Pneumothorax though not a common presentation in SLE can be life threatening with high mortality.