The diagnostic challenge of coexisting systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis in a young male: Rare but real
The coexistence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is exceptionally rare, especially in males. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment with immunomodulatory therapies like rituximab, which can lead to sustained remission in patients with overlapping autoimmune disorders.
Authors
- Dany Akiki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8365-5958)
- Elie Assaf
- Saïd El Hage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9475-6746)
- Tatiana Charbel
- Gaby Moukarzel
Institutions
- Saint Joseph University (LB)
- University of Florida Health (US)
- Hôtel-Dieu de France (LB)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9521
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00