A case report of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: A rare and fatal complication of systemic lupus erythematosus

Authors

  • N Meghana
  • S Prashanth
  • K Nagendra
  • C D Thibbegowda
  • M R Savitha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2021.v08.i07.007

Keywords:

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, Pulmonary complication, Systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of Systemic lupus Erythematosus (SLE), known to complicate about 2–5% of SLE cases. Here, we describe the case of a 9-year-old girl who presented DAH with at the initial diagnosis of SLE. A high index of suspicion is needed for prompt diagnosis in such cases and they require aggressive management at the initial diagnosis to avoid the associated high mortality.

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Published

2021-06-27

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Case Reports

How to Cite

A case report of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: A rare and fatal complication of systemic lupus erythematosus. (2021). Indian Journal of Child Health, 8(7), 257-259. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2021.v08.i07.007

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