Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage as a manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus can present with diverse and often misleading clinical manifestations due to symptom overlap with other medical conditions. Misinterpretation of its presentation may result in delayed diagnosis and hinder the timely initiation of standard treatment.

Case presentation

A 28-year-old Black Ethiopian female patient presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, skin rashes, easy fatigability, psychological abnormalities, and pneumonia. Physical examination revealed blood pressure of 90/55 mmHg, pulse rate of 124 beats per minute, which was weak but regular, respiratory rate of 26 breaths per minute, febrile with body temperature of 38.5 °C, and she was desaturating with oxygen saturation of 84% with room air, later improved to 94% with a

SUBMITTER: Tukeni KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326609 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature