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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Cardiac Tamponade and Pleural Effusion: A Case Report.
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- Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to Lupus Pericarditis Initially Misdiagnosed as Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
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- Pleuropericardial effusion as a first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus.Reumatologia · 2026Article
- Management of Cardiac Tamponade During Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Flare with Significant Pericardial Effusion: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2025Article
- Cardiac Adaptation in Lupus: A Case of Massive Pericardial Effusion With Preserved Hemodynamics.Cureus · 2025Article
- Cardiac tamponade as initial presentation of SLE: A case report and review of literature.Radiology case reports · 2025Article
- Neonatal lupus erythematosus presenting with effusions: A 13-year retrospective study.Clinical rheumatology · 2024Article
- Autoimmune fulminant myopericarditis presenting as cardiac tamponade-A rare occurrence in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.JRSM cardiovascular diseaseArticle
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Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, lungs, and other organs. We describe the case of a 36-year-old female patient who first presented with non-specific symptoms before receiving a diagnosis of SLE, along with initial evidence of pleural effusion and cardiac tamponade. Heart tamponade, which is characterized by fluid accumulation in the pericardial space, is an unusual but serious side effect of SLE. Pleural effusion, or an accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, is a typical hallmark of SLE; however, it rarely manifests as the disease's initial symptom. The early identification and diagnosis of these cardiovascular symptoms of SLE is critical for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. This case report highlights the significance of considering SLE when performing a differential diagnosis for patients who have cardiovascular symptoms, particularly when pleural effusion and cardiac tamponade are present. To increase awareness and knowledge of these uncommon presentations of SLE, more investigations and comprehension of the underlying pathophysiology are required.
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