A unique presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus in a 7-year- old child

This case report describes a 7-year-old female who presented with lupus nephritis in association with endocrinopathies, central nervous system (CNS) lupus, Libman-Sacks endocarditis which are* rare manifestations of this disease in childhood.

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