Systemic lupus erythematosus with autoimmune neurological manifestations in a carrier of chronic granulomatous disease - a rare presentation

We describe the case of a 37  years old female carrier of X-linked CGD, who presented with clinical features and serology consistent with a definite diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), with rare immune mediated neurological manifestations including secondary Central Nervous System (CNS) vasculitis and Longitudina lly Extensive Transverse Myelitis (LETM), responsive to immunomodulation.

Source: Journal of Neuroimmunology - March 27, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Nandita Prabhat, Kamalesh Chakravarty, Shiv Narayan Pattnaik, Aastha Takkar, Sucharita Ray, Vivek Lal Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research