Protein-losing enteropathy as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus the first case reported in Palestine with systemic review
The case presents a rare SLE diagnosis with gastrointestinal involvement, pleural effusion, and progressive swelling. Despite correct diagnosis and aggressive treatment, clinical improvement occurred, requiring high clinical suspicion.
Authors
- Abdelwadod Abuturki
- Amal A. Abu Jheasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7302-380X)
- Tasneem Alsharif
- Raghad H. M. Alwahsh
- Ahmad Abumunshar
- Rawand Al-Ardah
Institutions
- Al-Quds University (PS)
- Palestine Polytechnic University (PS)
- Al-Ahli Hospital (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000002733
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.94