eMedicine - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Article submitted by HMHB at 18:42, Mon 26 Mar 2007
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, multifaceted inflammatory disease that can affect every organ system of the body. SLE is protean in its manifestations and follows a relapsing and remitting course. This article addresses what is known regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment of SLE.
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