Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus inducing unilateral sensorimotor neuropathy

Rheumatol Int. 2017 May;37(5):831-835. doi: 10.1007/s00296-016-3611-3. Epub 2016 Nov 25.

Abstract

We describe the case of a 32-year-old male with previous history of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) who presented with arthritis followed by a unilateral lower-limb sensorimotor impairment, without biochemical or immunological marker abnormalities. Our patient currently satisfies only three of the systemic lupus international collaborating clinics criteria. Management of such patients is challenging due to lack of examples in the literature, with this case being the first described where a seronegative patient with SCLE demonstrated neurological involvement. A brief review of the available literature is included.

Keywords: Dunbar syndrome; Neuropathy; SLICC; Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus; Systemic lupus erythematosus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / complications*
  • Male
  • Muscle Weakness / etiology*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology*