Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with various systemic manifestations. Neurological manifestations include cognitive decline, headache, seizure, stroke, and aseptic meningitis. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a very rare manifestation of SLE and occasionally can be the presenting feature of SLE. However, thrombosis of a deep venous system as a presenting feature of SLE is scarcely reported. We report a case of a 42-year-old female who presented with a deep cerebral vein thrombosis and was subsequently diagnosed SLE. The clinician should be aware regarding this uncommon presentation of SLE as CVST. A high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis as early treatment may prevent a fatal outcome.
Recommended Citation
Sharma, Chandra Mohan; Kumawat, Banshi Lal; Rana, Kaushik Ramanlal; and Garg, Ankur
(2017)
"Deep cerebral venous thrombosis as a presenting feature of systemic lupus erythematosus,"
Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU: Vol. 10:
Iss.
3, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/kleuhsj.kleuhsj_69_17
Available at:
https://kleijhsbr.researchcommons.org/journal/vol10/iss3/24
Pages
347
Last Page
349
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