The presentation of childhood systemic lupus erythematosus with neurological symptoms: three-case reports.

Introduction. neurological symptoms occurring during childhood, especially if unusual or recurrent, should attract attention. Methods. We report three cases of childhood lupus revealed by neurological symptoms. Results. Misdiagnosis was frequent and time from symptom onset to diagnosis of lupus reached up to six months. Conclusion. After careful history taking and physical examination, complementary tests should include erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood count, platelets, and in some cases an immunological study with antinuclear antibodies.