Rhupus syndrome in the pediatric population: A comprehensive systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The term "Rhupus" was employed to descriptively illustrate the overlap observed in some pediatric patients displaying features of both juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Although "Rhupus" is traditionally used in adults, we applied it broadly to emphasize this clinical overlap.

Methods

We sought to identify studies that registered signs, symptoms, imaging characteristics, and treatments given to patients with JIA and SLE. We searched four databases using a Boolean search string, resulting in 231 articles after duplicate removal. Title and abstract screening yielded 57 articles for full-text assessment. Full reviewed 13 extracted data regarding sex, age of onset, serologic and imaging findings, and management strategies. T

SUBMITTER: Velez-Arteaga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10994449 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature