International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 1, 2026

Where Lupus Meets Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Young Woman with Rhupus Syndrome

Dr. Gurucharan R, Dr. Padma V, Dr. Jagadesh, Dr. Shobana, Dr. Gouri, Dr. Sathyapriya

Department of General Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, India

Received: 27th Aug, 2025; Revised: 25th Nov, 2025; Accepted: 16th Dec, 2025; Available Online: 12th Jan, 2026


ABSTRACT

Background: Rhupus is a rare overlap phenotype characterised by SLE features and serology alongside RA-like erosive inflammatory arthritis. Heterogeneous definitions across decades and the absence of validated rhupus-specific criteria complicate recognition and standardisation of treatment.

Keywords: Rhupus syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatoid arthritis Overlap syndrome, Anti-CCP antibodies, Erosive arthritis.

How to cite this article: Gurucharan R, Padma V, Jagadesh, Shobana, Gouri, Sathyapriya. Where Lupus Meets Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Young Woman with Rhupus Syndrome. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1): 523-528; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.1.58

Source of support: Nil.

Conflict of interest: None