Diffuse Leukoencephalopathy and Subacute Parkinsonism as an Early Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Oral contraceptive-related transverse sinus thrombosis as an initial manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome in the absence of systemic lupus erythematosus

Hematologic manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease. The most common hematologic finding is anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome with recurrent abortion and thrombosis. The autoimmune fibrosis of bone marrow is another manifestation of autoimmune disease especially SLE, that must be correctly differentiated from primary myelofibrosis.

PSEUDO TUMOR CEREBRI AS THE MAJOR MANIFESTATION OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ER Y THEMATOSUS IN A CASE OF FEVER OF UNDE TERMINED ORIGIN

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is less likely to present as fever of undetermined origin today. This is due to the widespread use of immunologic tests which permit early diagnosis. It is not surprising therefore that only atypical cases of SLE present as FUa. Although uncommon, pseudotumor cerebri has been recognized as either a presenting manifestation or a complication of SLE. This c...

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

SUMMARY During the course of systemic lupus erythematosus in a 10 year-old girl, a go it er develo ped. Subc linical I ly pothyrnic.Jism was found, in addition rising titer of ant imicrosomal antibody and overt hypothyroidism after 6-week cessation of thyroxin tablet lead to the diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Antibodies directed to the thyroid may result in an autoimmune thyroiditis in...

Cutaneous manifestations of systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A study from Ahwaz

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which cutaneous lesions occur in 72%-85% of patients. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the pattern and incidence of skin lesions in SLE patients in Ahwaz. Patients and Methods: Thirty patients with SLE fulfilling the clinical and laboratory criteria of the American Rheumatism Association who were admitted...