Catatonia in Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Series.

Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) presents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its varied clinical manifestations. The prevalence of NPSLE ranges widely, reported between 37% and 95% in different case series, reflecting this condition's complex and heterogeneous nature. Here we report three cases of juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presenting with catatonia as a rare neuropsychiatric manifestation.

Multicentric Osteolysis Nodulosis and Arthropathy (MONA): A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Multicentric Osteolysis Nodulosis and Arthropathy (MONA) is a rare skeletal disorder driven by mutations in the MMP2 gene, leading to bone and joint degradation. This case series presents three unique MONA cases, highlighting clinical, radiological, and genetic aspects. These insights shed light on the complexities of MONA, aiding early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.

An unusual duo: Immunodeficiency disorder and scleroderma.

A 45-year-old woman on treatment for HIV infection with highly active antiretroviral therapy for the past 10 years presented to us with a history of Raynaud's phenomenon and hyperpigmentation of the skin for 2 years. She was diagnosed to have pulmonary arterial hypertension 8 months ago. On examination, she had salt-and-pepper pigmentation and sclerodactyly.