Abstract
Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is a rare multisystem autoimmune disease with broad heterogeneity of clinical manifestations. Diagnosing JSLE is often very challenging. This life-threatening, unpredictable, and relapsing disease, which may affect various organ systems, requires interdisciplinary, lifelong care. Here, we report the case of a 13-year-old patient with JSLE suffering from recurrent arthralgia, lupus panniculitis, and rashes that were successfully treated with hydroxychloroquine and prednisolone.
Keywords:
ACR criteria; Autoimmune diseases; Combination therapy; Hydroxychloroquine; Prednisolone.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Therapy, Combination / methods
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Humans
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Hydroxychloroquine / administration & dosage*
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis*
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy*
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Male
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Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus / diagnosis*
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Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus / drug therapy*
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Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus / etiology
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage*
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Recurrence
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Hydroxychloroquine
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Prednisolone