SLE Patient Case Studies: Christa

Hypothetical Patient
As a mother of two active school-aged children, Christa, who’s been taking antimalarials plus low-dose glucocorticoids, has had to reduce her involvement in her kids’ lives due to being confined to her home due to her symptoms. SLE can greatly impact a patient’s ability to function in their normal life.
Lab Values | |
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Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 10.2 |
Platelets (x109/L) | 170 |
WBCs (x109/L) | 3.2 |
Urinalysis | Normal |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.0 |
Anti-dsDNA (IU/mL) | 150 |
Complement C3 and C4 (mg/dL) | 88 and 9 |
Lymphocytes (x109/L) | 1100 |
SELENA-SLEDAI SCORE: 12 points
(Arthritis 4 points, Pleurisy 2 points, Rash 2 points, Elevated anti-dsDNA titer 2 points, Low complement 2 points)