A rare case of encephalitis in systemic lupus erythematosus

Key Points

• To illustrate a rare occurrence of encephalitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting its clinical implications.
• Case report detailing symptoms and clinical findings of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and encephalitis.
• Analysis of immune response and neurological assessments.
• Patient exhibited classic neurological symptoms consistent with encephalitis.
• Treatment led to partial recovery of neurological function.
• Finding emphasizes the need for awareness of neurological complications in systemic lupus erythematosus.