SLE Patient Case Studies: Brianne

Hypothetical Patient
Brianne is a full-time professional with worsening SLE symptoms that affect her ability to do her day-to-day job.
- Taking an antimalarial agent alone but is having flares requiring short-term glucocorticoids
Lab Values | |
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Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 12.2 |
Platelets (x109/L) | 260 |
WBCs (x109/L) | 3.9 |
Urinalysis | Normal |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.7 |
Proteinuria (g/day) | Normal |
Anti-dsDNA (IU/mL) | 40 |
Complement C3 and C4 (mg/dL) | 60 and 5 |
Lymphocytes (x109/L) | 1200 |
SELENA-SLEDAI SCORE: 12 points
(Arthritis 4 points, Mucosal ulcers 2 points, Alopecia 2 points, Elevated anti-dsDNA 2 points, Low complement 2 points)