Table 4

Characteristics of patients with SLE presenting changes of microchimerism in repeated samples

PatientFirst sampleSecond sampleThird sample
1NegativePositive (2.3 cells)
ECLAM 0ECLAM 0
No treatmentNo treatment
2Positive (3.4 cells)Negative
ECLAM 1ECLAM 0
No treatmentNo treatment
3Positive (1.5 cells)NegativePositive (3.8 cells)
ECLAM 2ECLAM 4ECLAM 1
Low dose steroidsPulse steroidsCyclosporin A