Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting With Febrile Illness and Hepatitis
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Lupus hepatitis is a rare initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and may present with abnormal liver function tests. Differentiating hepatic dysfunction related to SLE from other causes, particularly autoimmune hepatitis, is important because management and prognosis differ significantly depending on the underlying etiology. Liver biopsy may play a critical role in distinguishing lupus hepatitis from other causes of hepatic injury. We describe a case of a man with newly diagnosed SLE who presented with prolonged febrile illness and elevated transaminases.
Source: Cureus
Authors: Anna Laskova, Bohdan Syritsa, Nabil Al-Annouf
Institution: Reading Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7162497693