Publications by authors named "Frances SamOkpokowuruk"
Article Synopsis
- - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease leading to various organ damage, and in children, it often presents with symptoms like fever, joint pain, and skin rashes, but initial cardiac issues like large pericardial effusions are rare.
- - An 11-year-old girl was admitted with severe respiratory distress, leg swelling, and quick heart rate; imaging revealed a large pericardial effusion, leading to a procedure that drained 650ml of fluid which showed inflamed tissue but no cancerous cells.
- - She was treated with medications including corticosteroids and remains stable, highlighting the need for careful evaluation for autoimmune disorders in children presenting with significant heart-related
