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A 17-year-old female presented with nephrotic syndrome and suddenly developed massive left frontal ICH requiring emergency craniotomy. Vascular malformations were excluded by digital subtraction angiography and intraoperative inspection. Subsequent immunological workup revealed a single positive antinuclear antibody, elevated anti-dsDNA antibodies, positive anti-ribosomal P antibody, positive lupus anticoagulant (LA), and hypocomplementemia, supporting the diagnosis of SLE with active lupus nephritis. She achieved multisystem recovery following aggressive immunosuppressive therapy. In the literature review, 12 clinical studies and 12 case reports were identified. The incidence of ICH was low (0.4%\u20131.5%), but the associated mortality risk was high (exceeding 20%). Compared with the non-SLE population, patients with SLE face a 2- to 3-fold higher risk of ICH. 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