Starting on:
Sep 22, 2023
Ending on:
Mar 22, 2024
Moderator(s):
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital Conference Hall
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Sep 22, 2023
Ending on:
Mar 22, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Edward Wasike
Consultant Pathologist CPD Coordinator
Venue: Consultant Pathologist CPD Coordinator
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital Conference Hall
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Pregnancy
Starting on:
Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
Ending on:
Mar 22, 2024
Mar 22, 2024
Venue:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital Conference Hall
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital Conference Hall
Description
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease with multisystemic involvement. This condition has several phenotypes, with varying clinical presentations from mild mucocutaneous manifestations to multiorgan and severe central nervous system involvement. Diagnosis of SLE can be challenging moreso during pregnancy. Its management poses significant morbidity and mortality risk in patients.
Objectives
i) To identify when to consider systemic lupus erythematosus on the differential diagnosis.
ii) To describe the evaluation of systemic lupus erythematosus.
iii) To explain the treatment options for systemic lupus erythematosus in pregnancy
Presenters
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Dr.
Sylvia Gachoka
Consultant Physician
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital