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Abstract

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2020 Jan; 11(1): 183-6.
doi  10.1055/s-0039-3402895
PMID 32140026

Cerebral Lupus and Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Pregnant Woman.

Khoo, Ching Soong Marzukie, Marsilla Mariaty Yap, Soo Shu Wan Yahya, Wan Nur Nafisah Tan, Hui Jan

Abstract


Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune and multisystem disorder, which frequently affects young women. During pregnancy, SLE flares could occur up to 65%, with renal and hematological manifestations being the most common. However, reports on neuropsychiatric lupus in pregnant women are scarce. We herein report a 26-year-old lupus pregnant woman, who had cerebral lupus with concurrent cryptococcal meningitis. This case highlights the complexity in diagnosing and managing our patient to achieve the best outcome for both the mother and infant.

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