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  1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.(Pamphlet): An article from: Pamphlet by: Nat'l Inst. of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
  2. Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Systemic lupus erythematosus by Belinda Rowland, 2001-01-01
  3. Blood test soon may help diagnose, monitor systemic lupus erythematosus. (May Detect Flares Early).: An article from: Family Practice News by Timothy F. Kirn, 2003-01-15
  4. Atherosclerosis more frequent with SLE: occurs earlier. (systemic lupus erythematosus).(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Skin & Allergy News by Elizabeth Mechcatie, 2003-10-01
  5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Medicine by Charles K. Li, 2007-09-19
  6. Disease and Therapy Review:Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Inc. Timely Data Resources, 2009-09-01
  7. Clofazimine rivals chloroquine for SLE lesions.(Rheumatology)(systemic lupus erythematosus): An article from: Internal Medicine News by Christine Kilgore, 2005-12-01
  8. Caring for the patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. (Clinical Update).: An article from: Australian Nursing Journal by Rachel C. Rossiter, 2002-02-01
  9. Systemic lupus erythematosus: Review of the literature and clinical analysis of 138 cases by A. McGehee Harvey, 1955
  10. DHEA boosts well-being in women with SLE.(Rheumatology)(dehydroepiandrosterone)(systemic lupus erythematosus): An article from: Internal Medicine News by Kathryn DeMott, 2004-10-01
  11. Stillbirths in women with SLE decline as technology improves.(Clinical Rounds)(systemic lupus erythematosus ): An article from: Skin & Allergy News by Michele G. Sullivan, 2004-07-01
  12. Rituximab, B-cell depletion eyed as SLE treatment.(Rx)(systemic lupus erythematosus): An article from: Internal Medicine News
  13. Arthritis: Gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, HFE hereditary hemochromatosis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  14. 21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Lupus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Authoritative Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients (Two CD-ROM Set) by PM Medical Health News, 2009-05-23

41. SLE - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
systemic lupus erythematosus, often shortened to Lupus or SLE, Systemic lupuserythematosus (SLE) is classified as a rheumatic disease.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
from EdREN , the website of the Renal Unit of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Systemic lupus erythematosus, often shortened to Lupus or SLE , is one of the 'autoimmune' diseases that can affect a wide variety of organs. This information is about lupus in general, and comes from Arthritis Care . See also our information on SLE and the kidneys What is lupus? What will happen to me? Who gets lupus? ... What is the treatment?

What is lupus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a disease of the immune system - the system that prevents and fights infection. In lupus the immune system becomes unbalanced resulting in the body reacting against healthy tissue. This is why the symptoms of lupus can vary so much. Occasionally the disease is caused by using certain drugs. This is known as drug-induced lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is classified as a rheumatic disease. It can cause inflammation in the joints and several of the body's organ systems. (For example: the skin, the kidneys and various other internal organs.) Hence the term systemic. The term 'lupus erythematosus' refers to the red rash on the face. Discoid lupus affects the skin and is a relatively mild disease. Sometimes it is treated by a rheumatologist (a specialist in arthritis and rheumatic disease) but more commonly by a dermatologist (a specialist in skin disorders).

42. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
ICD9-CM 710.0 systemic lupus erythematosus SEE ALSO. Anemia, autoimmune hemolytic Glomerulonephritis, membranous. REFERENCES; Kelley WN, Harris ED,
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
DESCRIPTION: A multi-system, autoimmune inflammatory condition characterized by a fluctuating, chronic course. Varies from mild to severe and may be lethal (CNS and renal forms).
System(s) affected: Hemic/Lymphatic/Immunologic, Nervous, Renal/Urologic, Endocrine/Metabolic, Skin/Exocrine, Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal
Genetics: Markers: HLA-B8; HLA-DR2; HLA-DR3
Incidence/Prevalence in USA:
Predominant age:
All ages, but 30-50 are most common
Predominant sex:
CAUSES:

  • Most cases are idiopathic
  • Drugs - drug induced lupus is clinically different from idiopathic SLE
Synonyms:
  • SLE
  • Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-9-CM: 710.0 Systemic lupus erythematosus SEE ALSO: REFERENCES:
  • Kelley WN, Harris ED, Ruddy S, Sledge CB: Textbook of Rheumatology. 4th Ed. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1993
  • Kippel JH, Dippe PA, eds: Rheumatology, St. Louis, Mosby, 1994
  • Tan FK, Arnett FC: The genetics of lupus. Curr Opin in Rheumatol 1998;10(4):399-408
  • Godfrey T, et al: Therapeutic advances in SLE. Curr Opin in Rheumatol 1998;10(4):435-41
  • 43. Lupus Erythematosus
    Discoid Lupus Erythematosus The definitive explanation, from the Merck Manualonline. The Eye and systemic lupus erythematosus
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    A chronic inflammatory autoimmune connective tissue disease. It is not rare.
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    Recent Lupus Foundation of America Main site with information and links to local chapters. Dermatologic Image Database Photos of lupus, from the Dept. of Dermatology - University of Iowa College of Medicine. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus The definitive explanation, from the Merck Manual online. The Eye and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Sensitive to circulation problems, the eye can be affected by SLE. A technical, comprehensive article by W. Kevin Thomas, M.D.
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    44. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    a CHORUS notecard document about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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    45. Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. DermNet NZ
    Lupus Erythematosus (LE) of the skin comprises an uncommon group of skin may be part of an uncommon disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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    Lupus Erythematosus (LE) of the skin comprises an uncommon group of skin disorders including: Jessner's lymphocytic infiltrate may also be a type of cutaneous lupus. Cutaneous LE most often affects young adult women (aged 20 to 50). Cutaneous LE can be provoked by sunlight but it is actually more common in dark skinned than in fair skinned people. Sunscreens do not totally prevent it. Discoid LE In the most common form, discoid LE, unsightly red scaly patches develop which leave white scars. Discoid LE predominantly affects the cheeks and nose, but sometimes involves the upper back, V of neck, and backs of hands. Bald areas can develop if the hair follicles are involved. Discoid LE may affect the lips causing ulcers and scaling.
    Extensive discoid LE
    Discoid LE of scalp
    Discoid LE of lips Subacute LE In subacute LE, a non-itchy ring-shaped dry rash appears on the upper back and chest, often following sun exposure. It includes the following clinical types:

    46. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Vitacost
    systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune illness that causes acharacteristic butterflyshaped rash on the face accompanied by inflammation of
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    47. LupusNY.org - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Foundation
    LupusNY.org, the online home of the SLE Lupus Foundation, provides informationon lupus diagnosis, treatment, and research as well as programs and support
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    48. Introduction: Lupus - WrongDiagnosis.com
    Introduction to Lupus as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, Lupus Lupus (also called systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) is a disorder
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    Lupus: Lupus is an autoimmune disease affecting mostly women and causing various effects throughout different parts of the body. Its severity can range from very mild to extremely serious depending on which body organs are afflicted. Lupus is difficult to diagnose and often misdiagnosed unless there is a characteristic symptom such as the butterfly-shaped rash over the cheeks. There is no single definitive blood test for lupus and doctors have to make the diagnosis based on a variety of symptoms and diagnostic tests . Lupus is one of a group of conditions with vague symptoms such as fatigue or malaise , and may need to be distinguished from fibromyalgia chronic fatigue syndrome Type 2 diabetes depression ... multiple sclerosis , or various other conditions. If the main symptoms are

    49. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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    50. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Health Information
    Health information discussing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) which is achronic inflammatory disease that may variably affect multiple organ systems.
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    Go to PDF Version Systemic Lupus Erythematosus WHAT IS SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS?
    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease that may variably affect multiple organ systems - musculoskeletal, dermatologic (skin), hematologic (blood related), cardiac, pulmonary, renal (kidney), and central nervous systems. Patients with SLE have an impaired immune system that is unable to distinguish foreign or abnormal cells from normal healthy tissue. It begins to produce auto-antibodies that react with and destroy normal tissue, rather than attacking foreign cells or antigens. This abnormal immune response produces immune complexes, which, when deposited and trapped in organ tissue cause damage to a variety of organ systems. WHO IS AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING SLE?
    The cause is unknown, but the following factors have been associated with SLE:
    • Genetics (high concordance in identical twins) Hormonal factors (higher frequency in females, decreased risk with breast-feeding, increased risk of other hormone related diseases) Immunologic factors (loss of self-tolerance) Environmental factors (viruses/other microbes, UV light, silica dust, cigarettes, medications, and medication allergies)

    51. Lupus Erythematosus - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    Lupus erythematosus (also known as systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) is anautoimmune systemic lupus erythematosus and accelerated atherosclerosis .
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    Lupus erythematosus
    (also known as systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE ) is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies are created against the patient's own DNA . It is named for the Latin lupus , meaning " wolf ," due to the butterfly-shaped rash that the disease classically creates on the cheek which medieval people believed to resemble a wolf bite.
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    52. FCIC: Lupus
    systemic lupus erythematosus. US Department of Health and Human Services This booklet is for people who have systemic lupus erythematosus,
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    This booklet is for people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus, as well as for their family and friends and others who want to better understand the disease. The booklet describes the disease and its symptoms and contains information about diagnosis and treatment as well as current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH). It also discusses issues such as health care, pregnancy, and quality of life for people with lupus. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. PDF Version
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    53. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the individual's immune system attacks, injures, and destroys the body's own organs and tissues. Nearly every system of the body can be affected by SLE, as depicted in the illustration above. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) Definition
    Systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus or SLE) is a disease where a person's immune system attacks and injures the body's own organs and tissues. Almost every system of the body can be affected by SLE. Description
    The body's immune system is a network of cells and tissues responsible for clearing the body of invading foreign organisms, like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Antibodies are special immune cells that recognize these foreign invaders, and begin a chain of events to destroy them. In an autoimmune disorder like SLE, a person's antibodies begin to recognize the body's own tissues as foreign. Cells and chemicals of the immune system damage the tissues of the body. The reaction that occurs in tissue is called inflammation. Inflammation includes swelling, redness, increased blood flow, and tissue destruction. In SLE, some of the common antibodies that normally fight diseases are thought to be out of control. These include antinuclear antibodies and anti-DNA antibodies. Antinuclear antibodies are directed against the cell's central structure that contains genetic material (the nucleus). Anti-DNA antibodies are directed against the cell's genetic material. DNA is the chemical substance that makes up the chromosomes and genes.

    54. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    Lupus occurs in several types, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), discoid and drug-induced. SLE is the most common type and causes the most difficulties. It can lead to problems such as fever, swollen joints, anaemia and kidney failure. Lupus is most commonly diagnosed when people are between 15 and 45 years old. Follow the links below to information on systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. Updated May 2005 Printer friendly page
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    A medical encycopedia article on the topic systemic lupus erythematosus.
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    Systemic lupus erythematosus
    Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition:
    A chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect many organ systems including the skin, joints, and internal organs.
    Alternative Names: Disseminated lupus erythematosus; SLE; Lupus; Lupus erythematosus
    Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Normally the immune system controls the body's defenses against infection. In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases , these defenses are turned against the body when antibodies are produced against its own cells. These antibodies fight against the body's blood cells, organs, and tissues, causing chronic diseases. The mechanism or cause of autoimmune diseases is not fully known.
    The disease affects 9 times as many women as men. It may occur at any age, but appears mostly in people between the ages of 10 and 50 years. SLE may also be caused by certain drugs. When this occurs, it is known as drug-induced lupus erythematosus and is usually reversible when the medication is stopped.

    56. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - UMMC
    An indepth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lupus.
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    WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS?
    SLE symptoms may develop imperceptibly over months or years, or they may appear suddenly. Symptoms tend to be worse during winter months, perhaps because prolonged exposure to sunlight in the summer causes a gradual build-up of factors that trigger symptoms months later. Arthritic Pain
    The most common symptom is joint pain, occurring in about 90% of SLE patients. Characteristics of this symptom vary widely:
    • It is often accompanied by swelling and redness.
      It can last from hours to months.
      It may be mild or severe.
      It can occur in one joint, move from one to another, or flare erratically.
      Pain often occurs in the morning and improves during the day, only to return later when the patient tires.
      The joints most affected are fingers, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles. (Joints in the spine and neck are not affected.)
    Children may experience these symptoms as growing pains, and, in all patients, they may be the only symptoms for many years. Fever
    Fever occurs in 90% of SLE patients and is usually caused by the inflammatory process of the disease, not by infection. It is low-grade except during an acute lupus crisis.

    57. InteliHealth: Lupus Erythematosus
    systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called lupus or sometimes SLE, In contrast to systemic lupus erythematosus, which involves many organs,
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    systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus or SLE) is a disease where aperson s immune system attacks and injures the body s own organs and tissues.
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    59. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    This page has information about systemic lupus erythematosus.
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    60. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory . It may affectmany organ systems including the skin, joints, and internal organs.
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