A case of cerebral systemic lupus erythematosus treated with methylprednisolone pulse therapy.
A case of cerebral systemic lupus erythematosus is presented. This was characterised by a combination of organic, persecutory and atypical hypomanic features. After a very stormy course on oral steroids, treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy was begun. Subsequently the patient experienced a prolonged remission. This outcome supports the value of such therapy in cerebral systemic lupus erythematosus.
D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
D008775:Methylprednisolone