Prednisolone pulse therapy for childhood systemic lupus erythematosus with prominent dermatomyositis. A case report.
A 10-year-old boy with systemic lupus erythematosus exhibiting prominent features of dermatomyositis has been treated with 600 mg prednisolone intravenously per day on 3 consecutive days. Clinical and serologic improvement started after the first course of pulse therapy, and was remarkable during a second course. Basic treatment using oral prednisolone is recommended.
D002648:Child; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011239:Prednisolone