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Unmasking Lupus: Chorea as the Sole Initial Manifestation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE). Although a recognized feature of NPSLE, Chorea is an uncommon initial presentation, particularly in children. We report the case of a 12-year-old girl who presented with acute generalized chorea as the first manifestation of SLE. Extensive evaluation, including clinical, laboratory, and imaging studies, confirmed the diagnosis of SLE and identified neuropsychiatric involvement. This case underscores the importance of considering SLE in the differential diagnosis of pediatric chorea and highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in managing NPSLE with chorea as the primary feature.

Source: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2024.v12i12.016

Authors: Dr. Md. Ariful Islam, Dr. S M Ahamed Abed, Dr. Sharmin Sultana, Dr. Nadia Shabnam

Institutions: Bangladesh Medical University, National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405456464

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