Fatal cerebral venous sinus thrombosis as a manifestation of uncontrolled systemic lupus erythematosus in a young African female

Abstract

Abstract In a young patient with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with status epilepticus and neurological deficits, early brain imaging, risk factor identification and prompt treatment of underlying lupus flare‐up and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis could significantly improve the management and prognosis.

Keywords

• brain infarction
• intracranial hemorrhage
• sub‐Saharan Africa
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• venous sinus thrombosis