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. 1980 Apr;43(4):357–359. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.43.4.357

Cerebral systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report and evaluation of diagnostic tests.

R A Hazelton, A C Reid, P J Rooney
PMCID: PMC490541  PMID: 7373335

Abstract

We describe a 34 year old woman who presented initially with a progressive pseudobulbar palsy. A delay of five months occurred before a diagnosis of cerebral systemic lupus erythematosus was made. Currently available investigations for cerebral systemic lupus erythematosus are evaluated and the need for an easily performed specific diagnostic test is discussed.

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