title: Atlanto-axial subluxation in systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report.
abstract: The clinical course and management of a 37-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who developed atlanto-axial subluxation as an acute transient phenomenon are presented. The musculoskeletal manifestations of SLE and their pathogenesis are discussed in relation to this manifestation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries*; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*