Demographic characteristics of patients with SLE with and without lupus nephritis
| SLE with nephritis (n=127) | SLE without nephritis (n=206) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Details not known for one patient with nephritis and 11 controls without nephritis. | |||
| Age SLE diagnosis, mean (SD) | 25.6 (8.8) | 33.7 (12.5) | <0.0001 |
| Sex (female/male) | 117/10 | 196/10 | NS |
| Race (white/black/oriental)* | 85/28/13 | 167/17/11 | 0.02 |
| Follow up (months), mean (SD) | 145.4 (88.4) | 122.8 (86.2) | NS |