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Mouna Maamar1, Zoubida Tazi-Mezalek, Hicham Harmouche
1Department of Internal Medicine, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco. maamarmouna@yahoo.fr.
Introduction:
The occurrence of systemic lupus erythematosus has been only rarely reported in patients with sickle-cell disease.
Case Presentation:
We describe the case of a 23-year-old North-African woman with sickle-cell disease and systemic lupus erythematosus, and discuss the pointers to the diagnosis of this combination of conditions and also present a review of literature. The diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus was delayed because our patient's symptoms were initially attributed to sickle-cell disease.
Conclusions:
Physicians should be alerted to the possible association of sickle-cell disease and systemic lupus erythematosus so as not to delay correct diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment.
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