title: [Systemic lupus erythematosus in the elderly].
abstract: The authors report two clinical cases of systemic lupus erythematosus, both in patients over 65 years of age. The discussion includes a brief overview of recent publications on this condition in geriatric patients. Some aspects of systemic lupus in elderly persons are suggested and commented on.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012074:Remission Induction
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone
vernacular_title: Lupus eritematoso sistémico no idoso.