Conclusion
Continued efforts to better understand the pathologic mechanisms of the various manifestations of SLE and neuropsychiatric features are ongoing to aid in diagnosing and treating neuropsychiatric SLE. In our patient, the combination of clinical features, radiological findings, and positive immunological titers helped us diagnose the patient’s case. Her symptoms and response to the treatment, along with her lab improvement, have ensured us that we are on the right track. Further studies are obligatory to help rheumatologists ideally deal with and manage CNS lupus patients.
Conflict of Interest
The authors reported no conflict of interest.
Funding
This paper did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public , commercial or non-profit sectors.
Ethical Approval
The patient consented and agreed before writing this case report.
Authors Contribution
Dr. AAK chose and managed the case and commenced writing the initial and final draft of the article. Mr. FTH conducted a literature review and provided logistic support. Both authors have critically reviewed and approved the final draft and are responsible for the content and similarity index of the manuscript.
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