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A 17-year-old male diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), showing poor compliance with medication, presented to our facility with a 20-day history of fever, polyarthritis, and cough. Additionally, he had experienced a seizure episode, followed by a one-day history of altered mentation. Subsequently, he developed pneumonia, respiratory distress, and shock, necessitating ventilator and inotropic support. Neuropsychiatric lupus (NP-lupus) was suspected, and hence high-dose steroids, hydroxychloroquine, and broad-spectrum antibiotics were initiated. Following successful extubation, he manifested ascending flaccid paralysis. The presence of albumin-cytological dissociation and axonal neuropathy confirmed the diagnosis of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP). He underwent further management with pulse steroids and plasmapheresis. Upon recovery, he was discharged on a regimen of steroids, cyclophosphamide, and hydroxychloroquine. During follow-up, he maintained ambulatory status with no residual neurological sequelae.
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