OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively study the incidence of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) in French Guiana (FG), South America, during the period 1995-1999. METHODS: Private and public physicians specializing in dermatology, rheumatology, and internal medicine were asked during the year 2000 about lupus cases. We reviewed hospitals' files in data-processing departments. RESULTS: Twenty new cases of CCLE, mostly discoid form, were identified during this 5-year period in this population of predominantly African descent. The average annual incidence of the disease was 2.59 per 100,000 inhabitants (95% confidence interval 1.5-4). However, our methodology could introduce underestimation of the incidence of the disease. CONCLUSION: The average annual incidence of CCLE in FG appears to be low in this retrospective study, but is very similar to the only previously published data in the US.
OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively study the incidence of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) in French Guiana (FG), South America, during the period 1995-1999. METHODS: Private and public physicians specializing in dermatology, rheumatology, and internal medicine were asked during the year 2000 about lupus cases. We reviewed hospitals' files in data-processing departments. RESULTS: Twenty new cases of CCLE, mostly discoid form, were identified during this 5-year period in this population of predominantly African descent. The average annual incidence of the disease was 2.59 per 100,000 inhabitants (95% confidence interval 1.5-4). However, our methodology could introduce underestimation of the incidence of the disease. CONCLUSION: The average annual incidence of CCLE in FG appears to be low in this retrospective study, but is very similar to the only previously published data in the US.
Authors: Sudumpai Jarukitsopa; Deana D Hoganson; Cynthia S Crowson; Olayemi Sokumbi; Mark D Davis; Clement J Michet; Eric L Matteson; Hilal Maradit Kremers; Vaidehi R Chowdhary Journal: Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) Date: 2015-05 Impact factor: 4.794
Authors: Cristina Drenkard; Sareeta Parker; Laura D Aspey; Caroline Gordon; Charles G Helmick; Gaobin Bao; S Sam Lim Journal: Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) Date: 2019-01 Impact factor: 4.794
Authors: Peter Izmirly; Jill Buyon; H Michael Belmont; Sara Sahl; Isabella Wan; Jane Salmon; Anca Askanase; Joan M Bathon; Laura Geraldino-Pardilla; Yousaf Ali; Ellen Ginzler; Chaim Putterman; Caroline Gordon; Charles Helmick; Hilary Parton Journal: Lupus Sci Med Date: 2019-10-30