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The natural history of pediatric-onset discoid lupus erythematosus.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 Apr 2015
Arkin Lisa M, Ansell Leah, Rademaker Alfred, Curran Megan L, Miller Michael L, Wagner Annette, Kenner-Bell Brandi M, Chamlin Sarah L, Mancini Anthony J, Klein-Gitelman Marisa, Paller Amy S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pediatric discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is rare. The risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is uncertain. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the risk of progression of pediatric DLE to SLE and to characterize its phenotype. METHODS: This was a retrospective review of 40 patients with DLE. RESULTS: Six (15%) of 40 patients presented with DLE as a manifestation of concurrent SLE....
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