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case_images: T1-weighted MRI brain (axial section) reveals diffuse periventricular white matter hypointensities (white arrow). MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
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case_images: MRI of the brain revealed ischemic changes in bilateral periventricular areas (Figures 1-3).
case_images: T2-weighted MRI brain (axial section) reveals diffuse periventricular white matter hyperintensities (white arrow). MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
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case_images: MRI of the brain revealed ischemic changes in bilateral periventricular areas (Figures 1-3).
case_images: Flair MRI brain (axial section) reveals diffuse periventricular white matter hyperintensities (white arrow). MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
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case_images: MRI of the brain revealed ischemic changes in bilateral periventricular areas (Figures 1-3).
case_images: Echocardiography of the heart (apical view) shows a mildly dilated left ventricle with an ejection fraction of 20-25% (white arrow)
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case_images: Echocardiography showed global hypokinesia (left ventricular ejection fraction: 20-25%) (Figure 4).
case_images: Sequential timeline of various events during the admission period. ANA: antinuclear antibody; SLE: systemic lupus erythematosus; HCQ: hydroxychloroquine; dsDNA: double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid; MDR: multi-drug resistant; MRSA: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; NCV: nerve conduction velocity; AIDP: acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; PLEX: plasma exchange
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