Young Adolescent Male Patient of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting With Lupus Nephritis: A Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a rare and chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by multisystem inflammation and presence of circulating autoantibodies directed against self antigens. SLE occurs in both children and adults , disproportionately affecting females of reproductive age group . The occurrence of SLE in patient of paediatric is itself very rare and that too in a male child. Here we are describing a case of 15 yrs old boy suffering from SLE who presented with generalised body swelling , malar rash and clinical evidence of renal involvement along with extra-renal sign and symptoms. We are reporting this case for its rarity in male child with clinically documented lupus nephritis.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pushpanjali . , Dr. Anil Kumar Chaudhary2 ,, Dr. Kamal Narayan Prasad
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