Table 3

Comparison of ACR criteria in the total SLE population and the three types of deforming arthropathy

ACR criteria SLEJaccoud’s arthropathy (n=8)Erosive arthropathy (n=3)Mild deforming arthropathy (n=6)Non-deforming arthropathy (n=159)
Malar rash2/82/35/699/159
Discoid rash1/81/33/633/159
Photosensitivity1/82/34/674/159
Oral ulcers01/33/632/159
Arthritis8/83/36/6128/159
Serositis01/33/649/159
Renal disorder1/82/32/690/159
Neuropsychological disorder1/801/615/159
Haematological disease6/82/32/6123/159
Anti-nuclear antibody8/83/36/6156/159
Immunological disorder5/83/36/6143/159