Manifestações gastrointestinais e hepáticas do lúpus eritematoso sistêmico: série de casos e revisão narrativa da literatura

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect various organs and systems, including the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Although rare, these manifestations can be severe, but they are often unknown and underdiagnosed, even by specialist physicians. This study presents a series of three cases of patients with SLE and gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations, discussing clinical findings, therapeutic progression, and a literature review for theoretical support. The study emphasizes the need for a high level of diagnostic suspicion and systematic follow-up for these patients. Literature data on this topic remain scarce, highlighting the need for further studies to expand knowledge in this area.