Differential manifestations of prepubescent, pubescent and postpubescent pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A retrospective study of 96 Chinese children and adolescents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Children represent 10-20% of all systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Their clinical manifestations and outcomes vary with age. We aim to clarify the relationship between pubescent status and the clinical manifestations of pe...

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Main Authors: Chiang Li-Lan, Lin Yu-Tsan, Chan Hung-Yi, Chiang Bor-Luen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
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Online Access:http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/10/1/12