A large cohort comparison of very late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus with younger-onset patients

CONCLUSIONS: Compared with younger patients, in vlSLE, female predominance is less pronounced. Arthritis, anti-dsDNA antibodies and low C3 levels are less frequent. SS and RA are more common. Despite lower disease activity, vlSLE patients have the lowest survival rate. While uncommon, SLE should not be excluded as a possible diagnosis in the elderly.PMID:38526004 | DOI:10.55563/clinexprheumatol/jgsyos
Source: Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Source Type: research