Chorea as an initial and solitary manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus with antiphospholipid syndrome in an elderly man
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Chorea can be an initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It has been mostly described in younger female adults in association with other manifestations of SLE. When chorea appears as an initial and only manifestation in SLE/APS patients, the establishment of the correct diagnosis is difficult, and it may be initially attributed to a more common aetiology. Here we report an elderly man who presented with a new onset of right-sided chorea without other clinical manifestations of SLE/APS. He started on steroids a year later, however, there was no improvement. His chorea was symptomatically managed along with aspirin, and hydroxychloroquine as he refused to be on additional immunosuppression. Anticoagulation was relatively contraindicated, and also not favoured by this patient; therefore, aspirin was initiated. Even in elderly patients, once the common etiologies of chorea have been worked up, we suggest doing a rheumatological evaluation. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent persistent neurological abnormality.
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BMJ case reports - 17(2024), 1 vom: 30. Jan. |
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Date Completed 08.02.2024 Date Revised 08.02.2024 published: Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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