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  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and spondyloarthritis (SpA) are distinct autoimmune diseases.
  • Their co-occurrence is exceptionally rare, posing significant clinical challenges.

Observation:

  • A 28-year-old male initially diagnosed with axial SpA based on inflammatory back pain and imaging.
  • The patient subsequently developed hallmark SLE symptoms: malar rash, discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), and lupus nephritis.
  • Positive anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) testing with multiple specificities confirmed autoimmune activity.

Findings:

  • This case represents a rare instance of overlapping SpA and SLE.
  • A literature review confirmed the rarity, with few similar cases reported.
  • The presentation underscores the complexity of diagnosing and managing concurrent autoimmune conditions.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for increased clinical vigilance when patients present with overlapping features of SpA and SLE.
  • Suggests potential shared genetic or immunological pathways contributing to the co-occurrence of these conditions.
  • Emphasizes the importance of further research into the underlying mechanisms driving these rare autoimmune overlaps.