Cross-sectional characteristics of pediatric-onset discoid lupus erythematosus: Results of a multicenter, retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of systemic lupus in children with discoid lupus is unknown.

Objective

This study assessed the baseline characteristics of patients with pediatric discoid lupus erythematosus (pDLE).

Methods

Medical records at 17 sites were reviewed for pediatric dermatology and rheumatology patients with discoid lupus erythematosus. The inclusion criteria were clinical and/or histopathologic diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus with an age at onset of <18 years. Baseline data were collected at the first documented visit. Outcomes included diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the baseline visit using the 1997 American College of Rheumatology (primary) and the 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (secondary) criteria.

Res

SUBMITTER: Ezeh N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10082546 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature