Systemic lupus erythematosus flare up manifestation as cerebral and spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Journal
Lupus
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
11
Pages
1211
Date Issued
2011-10
Author(s)
Abstract
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is an uncommon complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Here we report a 52-year-old woman with flare up of lupus activity, manifesting as spontaneous cerebral and spinal SAH due to central nervous system vasculitis. The patient received external ventricular drainage for hydrocephalus and pulse steroid and intravenous cyclophosphamide therapies. Her neurological deficits gradually improved with only minimal gait unsteadiness at discharge. Although very rare, cerebral and spinal SAH related to vasculitis could be one of the presentations of SLE flare up. ? The Author(s), 2011.
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cyclophosphamide; steroid; adult; anastomosis; article; brain hemorrhage; brain vasculitis; case report; clinical feature; computed tomographic angiography; computer assisted tomography; digital subtraction angiography; disease activity; disease exacerbation; female; human; hydrocephalus; neurologic disease; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; priority journal; subarachnoid hemorrhage; systemic lupus erythematosus; Angiography, Digital Subtraction; Back Pain; Female; Headache; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System; Middle Aged; Spinal Diseases; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Type
journal article