Secondary Trimester Pregnancy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients withPneumonia: A Case Report

Abstract

Background. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune
disease that can attack multiple organs and has a high prevalence in women.
Due to its treatment and resulting pathological conditions, SLE makes the
patient susceptible to infections. Furthermore, physiological changes in the
body that occur during pregnancy renders pregnant women with SLE
vulnerable to disease exacerbation. Therefore, the management of such
cases necessitates the evaluation and intervention of a multidisciplinary
medical team. Case Presentation. We present the case of a female patient
in her second trimester of pregnancy who complained of shortness of breath.
The patient has a history of SLE diagnosed five years ago. Within 7 days of
treatment, the patient experienced an improvement in symptoms. 
Conclusion. This is a rare case, and we report on the outcomes of treatment
and our limitations to ensure better future treatment for pregnant women
with SLE to prevent maternal and fetal death.