Systemic lupus erythematosus is well known to cause renal and haematological manifestations. Here we present a young female presenting with nephrotic syndrome fulfilling criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus found to have lupus anticoagulant hypoprothrombinemia syndrome on the evaluation for deranged coagulation profile. Prompt immunosuppressive therapy resulted in both renal and haematological resolution.
Key words: Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lupus nephritis, Lupus anticoagulant hypoprothrombinemia syndrome, Antiphospholipid antibodies
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