Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as post-partum chorea.
A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is reported in which chorea was the dominant clinical feature, and which presented following a spontaneous mid-trimester abortion. The diagnosis, natural history and management of this uncommon manifestation of CNS lupus is discussed, as well as the influence of pregnancy on disease activity in SLE.
D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D002819:Chorea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*