Protein-losing enteropathy as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report from Sudan.

Key Clinical Message: In low- and middle-income countries, protein-losing enteropathy is a diagnosis of exclusion. SLE should be on the list of differential diagnoses of protein-losing enteropathy, especially if the patient had a long history of GI symptoms and ascites.

Abstract: Protein-losing enteropathy can rarely be the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

The co-infection of Buruli ulcer and cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sudanese patient: An association by choice or by chance?

Buruli ulcer and cutaneous leishmaniasis both have the similar cutaneous clinical presentation. Therefore, relying on clinical diagnosis can be challenging. We present a case of 45 years old woman diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis, confirmed by skin biopsy.