Cardiac Tamponade Revealing Systemic Lupus Erythematosos in Children: About Two Cases

1. Abstract

Initial cardiac tamponade revealing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare and represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report two cases presenting cardiac tamponade as the first manifestation of SLE, echocardiography confirmed cardiac tamponade, and biological assessment revealed markers of autoimmunity.

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