Systemic lupus erythematosus
Lupus Erythematosus | |
Typical "butterfly"-like rash over the cheeks in lupus |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: SLE; lupus erythematosus; systemic lupus; lupus; disseminated lupus erythematosus; discoid lupus; Cutaneous lupus erythematosus; lupus complications
Overview
Historical perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
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