Progressive muscle weakness and amyotrophy during pregnancy as the first manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and review of literature.

Our identification of a common peripheral neuropathy in systemic lupus erythematosus will help to improve clinicians' understanding of various peripheral neuropathies in systemic lupus erythematosus. It will also aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of such patients, thus improving their long-term prognosis.