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Cardiac tamponade is a rare but potentially fatal manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the need for prompt recognition and treatment.
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Recurrent cardiac tamponade is a rare but potentially fatal complication of SLE that requires prompt recognition, surgical intervention, and aggressive immunosuppression.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can present with several clinical manifestations. Cardiac tamponade is a rare condition, but it can be fatal if not caught early. Our case report highlights a 22-yearold female patient diagnosed with recent SLE who presented pericardial effusion followed by recurrent cardiac tamponade. A pericardial-pleural window was performed associated with immunosuppression with corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide, with good clinical response. By presenting this report, we emphasize the importance of diagnostic recognition and early treatment of cardiac tamponade to avoid morbidity and mortality in patients with SLE.
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