Central nervous system lupus

Central nervous system lupus

Definition

Inflammation that includes the brain, spinal cord and surrounding tissues secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); it is associated with neurological and/or psychiatric features.

Also known as central nervous system lupus, CNS lupus — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0