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A Rare Cause of Pancytopenia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in a Young Patient.
Cureus
June 2024
Rheumatology, Montefiore Medical Center, Jack D. Weiler Hospital (Einstein Campus), New York, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder causing a range of symptoms, including pancytopenia, due to antibodies affecting various bodily components.
- An African American woman in her 20s with a history of SLE experienced bruising and was undergoing treatment when follow-up tests revealed pancytopenia, leading to further investigation.
- Despite suspicion of SLE flare-up or mycophenolate toxicity, a bone marrow biopsy revealed an unusual diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing conditions that overlap with SLE symptoms.