A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA: THROMBOCYTOPENIA AND HEMOLYSIS IN A PATIENT WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS: A LABORATORY PERSPECTIVE

Amin A. Alamin

Abstract


Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder with diverse clinical manifestations, including hematological abnormalities. This case report explores the diagnostic challenges associated with hematological complications, specifically thrombocytopenia and hemolysis, in SLE from a laboratory perspective. We present the case of a 38-year-old female diagnosed with SLE who presented with severe thrombocytopenia and hemolysis, requiring extensive clinical and laboratory evaluations, including specialized tests. The case highlights the complexity of hematological complications in SLE and underscores the vital role of laboratory assessments in resolving diagnostic challenges, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enhance patient outcomes.


Keywords


Systemic lupus erythematosus; Thrombocytopenia; Hemolysis; Autoimmune disorders; Laboratory perspective.

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