Pleural and Pericardial Effusions Associated with Semaglutide: A Case Report
The patient was diagnosed with drug-induced lupus, likely triggered by semaglutide. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and investigating uncommon drug-related complications. With the growing use of semaglutide, clinicians must remain vigilant for rare adverse effects such as pleural effusions to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Authors
- Maggie Stark
- Nicholas Valentini
Institutions
- Brown University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.48864
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 30.73