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Myositis in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Thaisa CottonOmid Zahedi NiakiBoyang ZhengChristian A PineauMarvin J FritzlerEvelyne VinetAnn E ClarkeSasha Bernatsky
Published in: Lupus (2021)
We found a low incidence of myositis in our SLE cohort. A cluster of variables, particularly non-Caucasian race/ethnicity, arthritis, Raynaud's phenomenon, and anti-Smith antibodies were associated with risk of developing myositis in SLE. These variables may aid clinicians in identifying SLE patients at highest risk for this important complication.
Keyphrases
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • interstitial lung disease
  • disease activity
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • myasthenia gravis
  • systemic sclerosis
  • risk factors
  • palliative care
  • idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • african american