| Literature DB >> 78982 |
D D Gladman, A Chalmers, M B Urowitz.
Abstract
In the course of a prospective study of 165 patients with SLE a subgroup of eight patients with active SLE yet with persistently negative tests for ANF and LE cells was identified. These patients were characterized by a photosensitive skin rash with a negative lupus band test, a high incidence of arthritis, mild form of renal disease, and a positive family history for connective tissue disease. Antibodies to DNA and cytoplasmic antigens were detected in a few.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID： 78982
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Rheumatol ISSN： 0315-162X Impact factor: 4.666