Colonic perforation in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus accompanied by cytomegalovirus infection: A case report

摘要

IntroductionCytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon illness, but can be observed in immunocompromised patients. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are generally at high risk of CMV infection. Here we report a subacute progressive case of colitis in SLE accompanied by cytomegalovirus infection.