Systemic lupus erythematosus – diagnostic and treatment challenges
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A 5.5-year-old Bischon Frise with a history of shifting-leg lameness, fever, weight loss, lethargy and anorexia was referred for a second opinion. The diagnostics led to a suspicion of SLE. A thorough physical examination, haematology, biochemistry, vector-borne diseases testing, urinalysis, x-ray of thorax, abdomen, carpal and tarsal joints, ultrasound of abdomen, synovial fluid and CSF fluid examination was performed to exclude differentials. A positive ANA test with four major and two minor clinical signs confirmed the diagnosis. The prednisone monotherapy administered proved to be sufficient.
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