Systemic lupus erythematosus with extensive intracranial calcification: a case report
10.3760/cma.j.cn113694-20201110-00866
- VernacularTitle:系统性红斑狼疮伴广泛颅内钙化一例
- Author:
Baojing ZHAO
1
;
Zhen ZHANG
;
Wen QIN
;
Qingqing YUAN
;
Xiudi WU
Author Information
1. 宁波市第一医院风湿免疫科 315010
- Keywords:
Lupus erythematosus, systemic;
Neuropsychiatric;
Calcification;
Antibodies, antiphospholipid
- From:
Chinese Journal of Neurology
2021;54(8):825-828
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Extensive intracranial calcification is rare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. This article reported a patient with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus, complicated with bilateral symmetrical extensive intracranial calcification. By reviewing literature, the results suggested that the flare of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies may be risk factors for intracranial calcification. Therefore, in order to prevent the formation of intracranial calcification, it is necessary to maintain continuous disease remission and anticoagulant therapy.
