Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Overview

SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease with multiorgan involvement, flares, and remissions.

Symptoms

• •Malar rash
• •Arthritis
• •Photosensitivity
• •Renal/neuro

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓ACR/EULAR 2019
• ✓ANA ≥1:80
• ✓Anti-dsDNA
• ✓Low C3/C4

Treatments

• →Hydroxychloroquine
• →Steroids
• →Belimumab
• →Mycophenolate (lupus nephritis)

Risk Factors