An Unusual Presentation of Lupus in a Pediatric Patient
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease causing inflammatory tissue damage.
Multiple organ damage can ensue with renal and neurological involvement carrying the worse prognosis.
In this case report we present a 10-year-old African American girl who presented with abnormal choreiform movements, headache, weight loss, and fatigue.
Detailed clinical examination with laboratory and imaging studies clinched the diagnosis of SLE.
Echocardiogram revealed the presence of Libman-sacks endocarditis.
Patient showed rapid resolution of symptoms with steroid therapy.
A brief discussion on childhood onset lupus along with the varied clinical presentation is discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Master Sankar Raj, Vimal. 2013. An Unusual Presentation of Lupus in a Pediatric Patient. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Master Sankar Raj, Vimal. An Unusual Presentation of Lupus in a Pediatric Patient. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Master Sankar Raj, Vimal. An Unusual Presentation of Lupus in a Pediatric Patient. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452298
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452298