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Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as cardiac tamponade-a case report

Mohan Ashok Kumar1, I Sathyamurthy, K Jayanthi

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Apollo Main Hospitals, Chennai, India.

Indian Heart Journal
|May 11, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Cardiac tamponade, a rare but serious complication, can be the first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in young patients. This case highlights the importance of considering SLE in young individuals presenting with cardiac tamponade.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Background:

  • Pericarditis and pericardial effusion (PE) are recognized manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  • Cardiac tamponade, a severe complication of PE, is infrequently associated with SLE.

Observation:

  • A young female patient presented with cardiac tamponade.
  • This presentation marked the initial clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates that cardiac tamponade can be the presenting symptom of SLE.
  • This underscores the variability in SLE initial presentations.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of cardiac tamponade as a potential SLE sign is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
  • This case broadens the understanding of SLE's diverse clinical spectrum in pediatric and adolescent populations.

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