Vasculitis in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Vasculitis frequently complicates SLE, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and its pathophysiology is poorly understood. In seriously ill lupus patients with vasculitis, immunosuppression should almost always be considered.
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Bone and Joint Research Unit, Royal London Hospital, UK.
D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000209:etiology*
D001323:Autoantibodies; C087589:anti-endothelial cell antibody