Myelitis complicating systemic lupus erythematosus: successfully treated with corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide.
South Med J
; 102(7): 744-5, 2009 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a multisystem autoimmune disease with protean manifestations, occurs with neuropsychiatric manifestations in =60% of patients. Myelitis is a rare but serious complication of SLE. The diagnosis of myelitis may be difficult, but magnetic resonance imaging is generally very useful in assessing the extension and severity of lupus-related myelitis. We present the case of a 22-year-old woman with SLE since age 18 who presented with bilateral leg paresis of 7 days' duration.
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Assunto principal:
Corticosteroides
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Antirreumáticos
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Ciclofosfamida
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico
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Mielite Transversa
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article