Affiliation:
1. Department of Medicine and Rheumatology, Sukh Sagar Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India
2. Department of Radiology, Nijjar Scan and Diagnostic Centre, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Abstract
Abstract
Among the various manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus enteritis is an uncommon entity. A 14-year-old female, suffering from lupus, presented with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. A large hard palate ulcer, high erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and low complement levels led us to suspect lupus enteritis, which was subsequently confirmed by imaging and treated promptly. Accurate history, astute clinical examination, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of the abdomen contribute invaluably to the diagnosis of this rare condition and distinction from its various mimics.