Necrotizing Fasciitis Associated with Steatohepatitis in The Course of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Authors

  • Araceli Chico Capote Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1636-2658
  • Miguel Hernan Estevez del Toro Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras
  • Monica Karina Larrea Abad Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras

Keywords:

systemic lupus erythematosus, necrotizing fasciitis, steatohepatitis.

Abstract

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis is a very serious condition caused by a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous soft tissues, whose evolution is towards the destruction and necrosis of the tissues in a short space of time; Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease of unknown cause that sufferers are more likely to contract infections due to poor immune system function and/or side effects caused by medications.

Objective: To observe the importance of rapid and effective treatment of necrotizing fasciitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Case report: We report the clinical case of a 30-year-old patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus who concomitantly developed necrotizing fasciitis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Despite adequate treatment, the patient was aggressive. The patient had a hospital stay of 83 days, with an unfavorable evolution that led to his death.

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Author Biographies

Araceli Chico Capote, Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras

Jefa de servicio de Reumatologia Doctor en ciencias Profesor e investigador Titular Master en artroscopia

Miguel Hernan Estevez del Toro, Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras

 Doctor en ciencias

Profesor e investigador

Especialista de II Grado en Reumatologia

Rector de la Facultad

Monica Karina Larrea Abad, Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras

Residente de reumatologia

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Published

2023-12-14

How to Cite

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Chico Capote A, Estevez del Toro MH, Larrea Abad MK. Necrotizing Fasciitis Associated with Steatohepatitis in The Course of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Rev Cubana Med [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 14 [cited 2025 Mar. 12];62(4). Available from: https://revmedicina.sld.cu/index.php/med/article/view/3231

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 4 (2023): octubre-diciembre

Section

Case Reports

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