SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Unmasking a Hidden Culprit: Viral Myocarditis in a Patient With Lupus Nephritis

Unmasking a Hidden Culprit: Viral Myocarditis in a Patient With Lupus Nephritis

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This document appears to describe a medical case involving systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with lupus nephritis and possible cardiac involvement such as myocarditis. The references emphasize the relationship between SLE and inflammatory damage to the heart and kidneys, as well as the diagnostic role of cardiac MRI and established guidelines for lupus nephritis management.<br /><br />The included figure descriptions focus on kidney biopsy findings. Histology shows a glomerulus with a cellular crescent on PAS stain, and immunofluorescence reveals granular mesangial and capillary wall IgG deposition. These findings are consistent with immune complex–mediated glomerulonephritis, supporting a diagnosis of lupus nephritis.<br /><br />Overall, the text highlights how SLE can cause severe multi-organ complications through immune complex deposition and cytokine-driven inflammation, with kidney biopsy serving as key evidence for lupus nephritis.

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Nikhita Sachdeva

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Author List Harneet Grewal, Helen Loli, Nikhita Sachdeva

Category Clinical Vignettes

Concept Lupus Nephritis

Concept Immune Complex

Concept Kidney Biopsy

Concept Granular IgG Deposition

Concept Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Abrazo Health Network

Presenting Author Nikhita Sachdeva

Track Adult

Keywords

systemic lupus erythematosus

SLE

lupus nephritis

myocarditis

cardiac MRI

kidney biopsy

glomerulonephritis

immune complex deposition

immunofluorescence

PAS stain

Lupus Nephritis

Immune Complex

Kidney Biopsy

Granular IgG Deposition

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus