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How to monitor SLE in routine clinical practice
  1. M M A Fernando,
  2. D A Isenberg
  1. Centre for Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, The Middlesex Hospital and University College London, Arthur Stanley House, 40-50 Tottenham Street, London W1T 4NJ, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Professor D A Isenberg
    Centre for Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, The Middlesex Hospital and University College London, Arthur Stanley House, 40-50 Tottenham Street, London W1T 4NJ, UK; d.isenbergucl.ac.uk

Abstract

A century ago syphilis was regarded as the great masquerader. Its modern equivalent is lupus. It may present to a wide range of specialists and its outcome, while much improved, remains uncertain in a significant number of patients.

  • BILAG, British Isles Lupus Assessment Group
  • CRP, C reactive protein
  • DXA, dual energy x ray absorptiometry
  • ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate
  • FBC, full blood count
  • GFR, glomerular filtration rate
  • SF-36, Short Form-36
  • SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus
  • SLEDAI, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index
  • disease activity
  • monitoring
  • systemic lupus erythematosus

https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2003.015248

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