Esophageal motor dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus. Two cases with unusual features
M. A. Peppercorn, W. P. Docken and S. Rosenberg
Two patients with systemic lupus erythematosus had intermittent episodes of
dysphagia associated with severe nonpleuritic chest pain. Esophageal
manometry disclosed abnormalities characteristic of diffuse esophageal
spasm. The findings suggest that diffuse spasm should be considered in the
differential diagnosis of unexplained chest pain and dysphagia in patients
with lupus.
