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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-01
Acute Flaccid Quadriparesis as an Uncommon Initial Presentation of SLE: A Case Report and Literature Review
Omar Faroque, Nourin Sultana, Abdur Rahaman, Syed Fazlul Islam, Col Iqbal Karim, Muhammad Nazrul Islam, A. H. Hamid Ahmed
Published: Jan. 8, 2025 |
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i01.012
Pages: 64-68
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Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune, multisystem disorder that has a high morbidity and mortality rate involving millions of people worldwide. It has a diverse presentation due to its ability to affect almost all body organs. Here we present a case of a 22-year-old female who presented to us with acute flaccid quadriparesis. Subsequently, there was 6th cranial nerve palsy, proximal muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and proteinuria. Laboratory investigations show positive ANA, Anti-ds-DNA, and Anti Sm Ab. She was diagnosed as a case of SLE and was treated with IV Methylprednisolone. After getting the treatment her symptoms were improved.