OBJECTIVE Disparities in outcomes among adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have been documented. We investigated associations between sociodemographic factors and volume of annual inpatient hospital admissions with hospitalization characteristics and poor outcomes among patients with childhood-onset SLE. METHODS By using the Pediatric Health Information System, we analyzed admissi...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease causing inflammatory tissue damage. Multiple organ damage can ensue with renal and neurological involvement carrying the worse prognosis. In this case report we present a 10-year-old African American girl who presented with abnormal choreiform movements, headache, weight loss, and fatigue. Detailed clinical examination with laboratory ...

Results 3 girls aged from 8 years to 15 years 8 months have been included. PB19 infection was present at diagnosis in all patients. Maternal history of autoimmune diseases was noted in a consanguineous family. Clinical manifestations at diagnosis were fever(3), arthritis/arthralgia (3), skin rash (1), grade IV glomerulonephritis (1), interstitial pneumonia (1), cerebral vasculitis (1), pericard...