Case Presentation: A 31-year-old woman, G2P1A0, 32 weeks pregnant, with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), presented with a gradual onset of worsening abdominal wall, genitalia, and bilateral lower extremity swelling. Upon admission, the workup revealed nephrotic-range proteinuria, normal renal function, and elevated anti-dsDNA. A lower extremity ultrasound showed no evidence of deep vein [...]

Case Presentation: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is known for its diverse clinical presentations. We present the case of a 41-year-old African American male prisoner with an initial presentation featuring bilateral submandibular, sublingual, and parotid swelling with concurrent facial angioedema and fever. The patient was presumed to have Ludwig’s Angina, yet initial treatment with broad spectrum [...]