Systemic lupus erythematosus: challenges of early detection

Abstract

The article presents a clinical case of such difficult for detection disease assystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is characterized by atypical debut options, rapid development of complications, inadequate response to therapy. It is emphasized that the first clinical manifestations of the disease are the most important for its timely diagnosis, beginning of treatment and prevention of complications. The study concludes that mistakes in the diagnosis, late beginning of treatment may be related to the absence of SLE awareness among physicians.