Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Initial Manifestation as Enlargement in Cervical, Axillary and Inguinal Lymphnodes: A Case Report

Authors

  • Aryan Mohamadfatih Jalal Department of Rheumatology, Rizgary Teaching Hospital, student at Kurdistan Board for Medical Specialties, Erbil -Iraq
  • Niaz AL-barzinji Hawler medical university, College of medicine, KurdistanIraq
  • Sheelan Faroz Aref Department of Rheumatology, Rizgary Teaching Hospital, student at Kurdistan Board for Medical Specialties, Erbil -Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36330/kmj.v18i2.9769

Keywords:

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lymphadenopathy

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and serous membranes and/or other organs. Lymphadenopathy is characterized by changes in the characteristics and size of the lymph nodes. It results from reticuloendothelial proliferation secondary to inflammation, infection, or malignancies. Lymphadenopathy is common in SLE. It has been reported that lymph node enlargement is observed in 25-67% of SLE patients. We reported this thirty-three-year patient with presented with lymph node enlargement in cervical, axillary, and inguinal, joint pain, renal involvement and respiratory involvement diagnosed as Systemic lupus erythematosus according to ACR/EULAR criteria immunological and clinical domain SLICC (systemic lupus international collaborating clinics.

In conclusion, lymphadenopathy is a manifestation in SLE. As illustrated by the case presented here, it can precede the diagnosis of SLE by many years; It is possible that the factors that induce lymph node proliferation are also responsible for the development of autoantibodies.

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Published

15-12-2022

How to Cite

Jalal, A. M., AL-barzinji, N., & Aref, S. F. (2022). Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Initial Manifestation as Enlargement in Cervical, Axillary and Inguinal Lymphnodes: A Case Report. Kufa Medical Journal, 18(2), 68–71. https://doi.org/10.36330/kmj.v18i2.9769

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2022): Kufa Medical Journal - December - 2022

Section

Original Articles

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