Aseptic leptomeningitis in systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report

Coşkun Ö., Atasoy H. T., Tunç T., Yildiz H., Inan L. E.

Medical Principles and Practice, vol.13, no.1, pp.51-53, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000074053
  • Journal Name: Medical Principles and Practice
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.51-53
  • Keywords: Leptomeningeal involvement, Steroid therapy, Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with leptomeningeal involvement is a rare condition. We report a case in a 17-year-old woman. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: The patient was admitted to hospital with the complaints of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, headache, diplopia, ptosis on the left and weakness of the left leg. A diagnosis of SLE was established, with diffuse leptomeningeal involvement demonstrated by cranial magnetic resonance imaging. When treated with steroids, the clinical problems resolved almost completely. Conclusions: Although rare, leptomeningeal involvement can complicate SLE. Cranial magnetic imaging can demonstrate tissue involvement. The condition responds to steroid therapy. Copyright © 2004 S. Karger AG, Basel.