Familial systemic lupus erythematosus with pleural and articular involvement mimicking tuberculosis: a case report
This case highlights the importance of considering SLE in patients with unresolved pleural and joint symptoms, especially in the presence of a strong family history. Early recognition of familial SLE can avoid misdiagnosis and lead to better outcomes through timely initiation of immunosuppressive therapy.
Authors
- Ritesh Kumar Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6750-1251)
- Abhaya Acharya
- Lokmani Bhandari
- Sasisth Sah
- Shailee Timsina
- Sushant Shah
- Rajan Gyawali
Institutions
- Tribhuvan University (NP)
- College of Medical Sciences (NP)
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004686
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00