Hepatitis Lupus in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Male Patients

May 2021 in “ Biomedical Journal of Indonesia ”

Andikha Putra, Raveinal

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SLE lupus hepatitis hair loss methyl prednisolone hydroxychloroquine prednisolone Plaquenil

TLDR Lupus hepatitis can affect male SLE patients and is treatable with specific medications.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect various organ systems, including the liver, leading to a condition known as lupus hepatitis. This condition was observed in a 20-year-old male patient who presented with joint pain, facial rashes, hair loss, and mouth sores. Physical and laboratory examinations revealed anemia, thrombocytopenia, and hepatomegaly, with positive ANA profile for specific antibodies. The patient was diagnosed with SLE and lupus hepatitis based on the American College of Rheumatology criteria, meeting 6 criteria. Treatment included intravenous methyl prednisolone and oral hydroxychloroquine, along with other symptomatic medications.

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