Lupus Cerebritis Presenting as a Seizure in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p>Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, multisystem autoimmune disorder diagnosed based on multiple clinical and serological criteria. According to the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC), patients with SLE may have neuropsychiatric manifestations (NPSLE) that may indicate a severe form of the disease. These manifestations are often associated with high morbidity and mortality, with a widely variable prevalence according to different series.</p> <p>In this paper, we present a rare and severe form of SLE in an adolescent female.</p> <p>She presented with neurological symptoms in the form of seizures and had good outcomes after being treated according to the guidelines.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus cerebritis, seizure.</p>