Fibrosis, Thrombosis, and Dacrocytosis: An Unusual Case of Male Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A 39-year-old Caucasian male with no prior history of chronic disease, but with recently diagnosed Raynaud’s phenomenon, and a prior hospitalization for sepsis of unknown etiology, presented with abdominal pain. His chief complaints included: weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and left flank pain. His weakness and fatigue started one week prior to presentation and increased in severity. In addition, abdominal and left flank pain increased in severity over the preceding few days. On the day of presentation, he was somnolent at a social gathering and became pale whereupon his family members urged him to seek medical attention.