Systemic Lupus Erythematosus for Primary Care

Ruba Kado

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2018.02.011

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus for Primary Care

Prim Care. 2018 Jun;45(2):257-270. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.02.011.

Author

Ruba Kado¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Suite 7C27 North Ingalls Building, 300 North Ingalls SPC 5422, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5422, USA. Electronic address: kador@med.umich.edu.

PMID: 29759123
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.02.011

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune condition with variable organ system involvement; manifestations can range from mild to potentially life threatening. Early diagnosis is important, as progression of disease can be halted. Diagnosis is made by review of signs and symptoms, imaging, and serology.

Keywords: Antinuclear antibody; Jaccoud arthropathy; Lupus nephritis; Malar rash; Pericarditis; Pleuritis; Systemic lupus erythematosus.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Antibodies, Antinuclear / blood
Disease Progression
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis*
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology
Primary Health Care / methods*

Substances

Antibodies, Antinuclear