Systemic manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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1990-05-01
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Twenty five cases with systemic lupus erythematosus admitted to a referral service hospital over a period of 6 years have been studied to analyse the pattern of multisystem involvement. Febrile polyarthritis, renal involvement and skin changes dominated the clinical picture. Important serological abnormalities included the presence of antinuclear antibody and anti ds DNA. Renal biopsy carried out in all cases helped to reveal lupus nephritis in subclinical cases. The pattern of renal involvement varied, with diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis being the commonest. Oral steroids was given to all cases and cyclophosphamide was given to severe and resistant cases. The severity of system involvement, especially renal, influenced the response to treatment. Changes in presentation between Indian and Western patients are highlighted.
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Jagadish TK, Kasthuri AS, Uberoi HS, Chopra A, Gupta MM, Dham SK, Bhalla IP, Kumaravelu S, Bhangui GR. Systemic manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1990 May; 38(5): 329-32