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Systemic lupus erythematosus associated with development of macrophage activation syndrome and disseminated aspergillosis
CONCLUSIONS: Four features of this case merit discussion, including the: 1) infrequent association of SLE with MAS; 2) short interval between SLE diagnosis and critical illness; 3) manifestation of fungal tracheobronchitis with airway obstruction; and 4) lack of response to antifungal treatment while receiving ECMO.PMID:37349668 | DOI:10.1007/s12630-023-02506-2
Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - June 22, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Vorakamol Phoophiboon Paula Brown Karen E A Burns Source Type: research

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Progressing to Venous Sinus Thrombosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Stroke
We describe a young woman with typical IIH who underwent lumbar puncture and was treated with a short course of high-dose corticosteroids followed by acetazolamide. She subsequently developed CVST, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke. Risk factors that may have resulted in CVST are discussed.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology - February 21, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinical Observation Source Type: research

Spinal Cord Infarction as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (P2.077)
CONCLUSIONS:Aggressive therapy with high dose corticosteroids and intravenous cyclophosphamide followed by oral therapy may be a successful therapeutic approach to spinal cord infarcts secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus. Study Supported by: N/ADisclosure: Dr. Michael has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hayat has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Michael, A., Hayat, G. Tags: Neurological Consequences of Autoimmune Disease Source Type: research