Rapidly progressive fatal interstitial lung disease in a patient with an overlap syndrome of systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis

A 31-year-old woman with a prior history of an overlap syndrome of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) developed fever, pericarditis with pericardial effusion and a rapidly progressive fatal interstitial lung disease. Diagnostic test and procedures, differential diagnosis and therapeutic approach are discussed.

ResumenPaciente de 31 años, con historia de síndrome de superposición de lupus eritematoso sistémico y esclerosis sistémica que desarrolla un cuadro caracterizado por fiebre, pericarditis con derrame pericárdico y enfermedad pulmonar rápidamente progresiva y fatal. Se discuten aspectos diagnósticos e indicaciones terapéuticas.