Acute central nervous system complications after pulse steroid therapy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe 2 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who developed an acute psychosis and a cerebrovascular accident after pulse methylprednisolone therapy. A literature review revealed 8 additional patients with SLE with acute central nervous system complications after pulse therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Central Nervous System
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic