What is your workup and treatment approach for cranial neuropathies in patients with lupus?
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Rheumatology · University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Pretty much the same as is done for SLE patients presenting with acute or chronic inflammatory peripheral neuropathies with the additional concern for leptomeningeal inflammation.
Evaluation: Cranial MR, CSF studies (cell count, albumin, IgG level with accompanying serum levels to determine IgG Inde...