A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Author:
Su Hyun KIM
1
;
Ji Eun CHANG
;
Jisoo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. leejisoo@mm.ewha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mononeuritis multiplex;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Mononeuropathies*;
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases;
Systemic Vasculitis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2004;11(4):398-402
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mononeuritis multiplex is a peripheral neuropathy characterized by degeneration of one or more named nerve trunks in association with the systemic vasculitides. Mononeuritis multiplex occurs rarely in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and usually develops as a late complication of the disease. When mononeuritis multiplex occurs as a presenting feature of SLE, the diagnosis is often delayed causing considerable morbidity. We describe a patient who presented with mononeuritis multiplex as an initial manifestation of SLE.
