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EM@3AM: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A 23-year-old female presents to the ED with slurred speech, left lower leg weakness, and confusion. A friend is with her and states that the patient does not take any medications, has no past medical history, but has been complaining of various symptoms over the past year.
On exam, the patient has 0/5 strength in her left lower extremity, has slurred speech, and is unable to answer most of your questions. You code stroke the patient. CT head/CTA head and neck are unremarkable, but MRI brain reveals stroke.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Common Complications and Emergency Medicine Pearls

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause with multi-organ involvement. The disease causes uncontrolled activation of the immune system with widespread inflammation manifested by vague and varied symptoms. A variety of organ systems are affected. This post evaluates the evaluation and management of the lupus patient in the ED.

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