| The great pretender. Systemic lupus erythematosus. | |
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PMID: 11558195 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disorder with a multitude of clinical symptoms and a wide variety of presentations. OBJECTIVE: To outline the variety of possible clinical presentations of SLE. DISCUSSION: Although joint symptoms and a rash are common at onset it may present as a neurological, cardiovascular or obstetric problem without more obvious clues to the diagnosis and lupus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a wide variety of clinical problems. The prevalence of lupus, however, is low and over-reliance on a positive antinuclear antibody, especially at low titre, can lead to error, especially in the context of musculoskeletal symptoms. |
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Authors:
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P Hanrahan |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 30 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2001 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-17 Completed Date: 2001-10-25 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 636-40 Citation Subset: IM |
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Perth Surgicentre, Western Australia. |
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Adolescent Adult Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*, diagnosis Male Middle Aged |
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