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Postpartum watershed strokes as initial manifestation of a rare co-occurrence of systemic lupus erythematosus and Takayasu Vasculitis: A case report of neuroimmunologic and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: •Postpartum stroke can reveal an underlying autoimmune disease.•Coexistence of lupus and Takayasu arteritis is rare.•Small/medium- and large-vessel vasculitis increases vascular risk.•Immunosuppressive therapy led to clinical and radiological improvement.•Early recognition of dual autoimmune vasculitis prevents severe complications.

Source: eNeurologicalSci

DOI: 10.1016/j.ensci.2025.100597