Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Biology(JPNB)
ISSN: 2573-9611 | DOI: 10.33140/JPNB
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Hematological and Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in A Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Abstract
Masab Ali, Moiz Islam and Muhammad Husnain Ahmad
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can present with various clinical manifes- tations, and early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible organ damage. Here, we report a case of a 35-year-old female with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who presented with hematolog- ical and musculoskeletal symptoms, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of SLE. The patient’s workup included positive ANA and dsDNA tests and a CT scan revealing an oval-shaped lytic lesion in the medullary cavity of the right iliac bone.