[Systemic lupus erythematosus and weakness].
We report a case of a 13-year old young girl, with Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and recent onset of muscle weakness. Investigations lead to the diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis. The most important causes of muscle weakness in lupus patients are discussed.
Vinagre
Filipe
F
Serviço de Reumatologia do Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada. filipevinagre@netcabo.pt
Santos
Maria José
MJ
da Silva
José Canas
JC
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology*; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*