J Korean Rheum Assoc.  2004 Dec;11(4):398-402.

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Mononeuritis Multiplex

• Kim SH
• Chang JE
• Lee J

Abstract

Mononeuritis multiplex is a peripheral neuropathy characterized by degeneration of one or more named nerve trunks in association with the systemic vasculitides. Mononeuritis multiplex occurs rarely in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and usually develops as a late complication of the disease. When mononeuritis multiplex occurs as a presenting feature of SLE, the diagnosis is often delayed causing considerable morbidity. We describe a patient who presented with mononeuritis multiplex as an initial manifestation of SLE.

Keyword

Mononeuritis multiplex; Systemic lupus erythematosus

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
Mononeuropathies*
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Systemic Vasculitis