Combined Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Tuberculosis in an Irish Adolescent Female
Joint Authors
Maduemem, Kene Ebuka
Adedokun, Comfort O.
Vatca, Adela
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease of unknown aetiology, which can affect any organ system.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infection in SLE because of immune dysregulation associated with the latter.
We report a case of an adolescent female who presented with a year’s history of polyarticular arthralgia and fever.
Physical examination revealed a large left effusion that needed drainage.
Investigations revealed a combined diagnosis of SLE and TB.
Management comprised quadruple anti-TB therapy and SLE treatment.
She made a steady recovery and has maintained a stable state from the lupus perspective.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maduemem, Kene Ebuka& Adedokun, Comfort O.& Vatca, Adela. 2018. Combined Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Tuberculosis in an Irish Adolescent Female. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maduemem, Kene Ebuka…[et al.]. Combined Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Tuberculosis in an Irish Adolescent Female. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149023
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maduemem, Kene Ebuka& Adedokun, Comfort O.& Vatca, Adela. Combined Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Tuberculosis in an Irish Adolescent Female. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149023
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149023