The unseen onset: myelitis and nephritis as the first clue to juvenile lupus
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2025-07
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Medip Academy
Abstract
Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disorder that commonly affects the kidneys and central nervous system. While lupus nephritis and neuropsychiatric manifestations are well-recognized complications, the concurrent onset of lupus nephritis and acute transverse myelitis (ATM) as the initial presentation is exceptionally rare, particularly in the pediatric population. Such an atypical presentation poses significant diagnostic challenges and requires a high index of clinical suspicion to enable early recognition and timely management.
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Unseen onset, Myelitis, Nephritis, Juvenile lupus
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Mogiligari S, Parimi VP. The unseen onset: myelitis and nephritis as the first clue to juvenile lupus. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2025 Jul; 12(7): 1246-1248