Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2024; 12(12): 2128-2133
Published online Apr 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2128
Systemic lupus erythematosus in a 15-year-old female with multiple splenic nodules: A case report
Mi Il Kang, Hyeok Chan Kwon
Mi Il Kang, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan-si 31116, South Korea
Hyeok Chan Kwon, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan-si 31116, South Korea
Author contributions: Kang MI and Kwon HC designed and performed the research; Kang MI and Kwon HC equally contributed towards writing and revising the paper.
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Corresponding author: Hyeok Chan Kwon, MD, Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University College of Medicine, No. 201 Manghyang-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si 31116, South Korea. derui@naver.com
Received: January 16, 2024
Peer-review started: January 16, 2024
First decision: February 6, 2024
Revised: February 9, 2024
Accepted: March 28, 2024
Article in press: March 28, 2024
Published online: April 26, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting young females. Here, the study reports a rare case of a 15-year-old female with SLE. During follow-up, the patient developed splenic involvement with nodules of various sizes, which are not typical manifestations. The patient was diagnosed with an SLE flare-up and was maintained on high-dose steroids. The study emphasizes the importance of an accurate diagnosis and careful observation of rare splenic manifestations of SLE.