Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, October-December 2020, Vol. 14, No. 4 6623 Case Report on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Hina Y. Rodge 1 , Bibin Kurian 2 , Manoj Patil 3 1st Year M.Sc. Nursing Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (M) Wardha, Maharashtra, India, 2 Asst. Professor Department of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (M), Wardha, Maharashtra, India., 3 Research Consultant, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DU) Sawangi (M), Wardha India Abstract Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) is a multi-system chronic but often episodic, autoimmune condition defned by widespread infammation of connective tissues and immune complex- mediated vasculitis as well as the involvement of Antinuclear Antibodies. Case Presentation: The 11 years old female patient who was apparently alright 2 months back admitted in “Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital Sawangi (M), Wardha,” Maharashtra on date 22/02/2020 with the chief complaint of high-grade fever on and of since 2 months and facial pufness since 6 days, ascites, constipation and pain in joints. The patient started experiencing fever 02 months back which was high grade and she took treatment on an OPD basis but there was no relief. After that she was admitted at GMC Chandrapur for the complaint of cough, cold, fever and oral ulcer and symptomatic treatment was given and got discharged after 12 days. Fever, facial pufness, pain in knee joints. The patient had undergone various investigations like complete blood count, urine analysis, lipid profle, anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA), ANTI- DSDNA (Anti-Double Stranded DNA). The patient was treated with antibiotics, corticosteroid, antacid, DMARD (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug), a loop diuretic, antiemetic and oral paste to treat mouth ulcers. Monitor all vital signs, checked and recorded intake and output, administered medication as prescribed. Conclusion: The patient was admitted to AVBRH with chief complaints of fever on and of, facial pufness, ascites, constipation and pain in joints. Immediate treatment was started by health team members and now the patient’s condition is satisfactory. Keywords: Antinuclear antibodies, autoimmune disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematous. Introduction ‘Lupus’ is the Latin word is ‘Wolf’.‘Erythematosus’ means ‘Red Rash’.In 1851, Dr. Cazenave found red rashes that looked like wolf bites on a patient’s face and he named that rash is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). 1 In 1885, Sir William Osler recognized that numerous individuals with Lupus had including skin as well as numerous organs or system and he named the disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). 1 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a long- term disease characterized by systemic infammation in connective tissues, like cartilage and blood vessels lining, which give strength and fexibility to structures all through the body. SLE is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs. 2 Incidence: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is rare in India. 3 Systemic Lupus Erythematous is relatively uncommon in children under the age of 9. 4 In the pediatric population, the overall prevalence of SLE is 10 to 25 cases per 100,000 children. 4 Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus afects girls more often than boys