Risk factors of flare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus after glucocorticoids withdrawal. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lanlan Ji Wen-Hui XieSerena FasanoZhuoli Zhang

Published in: Lupus science & medicine (2022)

Younger age and SACQ were potential risk factors of SLE flare among patients who discontinued GC. HCQ, but not immunosuppressant might prevent flare. GC withdrawal should be done with caution in this subgroup of patients.

Keyphrases

risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
systemic lupus erythematosus
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
randomized controlled trial
risk assessment
high resolution