Epigastric Pain and Jaundice as Initial Presentation in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Case Series in a Tertiary Hospital

Authors

  • Eleonor G. Rodenas-Sabico Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Germana Emerita V. Gregorio Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3211

Keywords:

lupus, jaundice, epigastric pain

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-systemic autoimmune disorder. Fifty percent will have gastro intestinal symptoms and 1 to 4% have jaundice.

Two Filipino adolescents with uncommon presentation of SLE are reported: a 14-year old female with intermittent epigastric pain and a 17-year old male with jaundice. Epigastric pain and jaundice are uncommon presentations in patients with SLE. A high index of suspicion is needed and SLE must be considered in the presence of other clinical and immunologic features.

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Published

2022-03-03

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 3 (2022)

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Epigastric Pain and Jaundice as Initial Presentation in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Case Series in a Tertiary Hospital. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 3 [cited 2025 Apr. 25];56(3). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/3211

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