title: Diagnosis of lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis in children.
abstract: Laboratory tests are of importance in differentiating lupus erythematosus from rheumatoid arthritis, and in distinguishing between the two forms of lupus, because an accurate understanding of the nature of the disease determines rational therapy.
authors: Department of Medical and Pediatric Specialties, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA.
authors: N F
authors: NF
authors: Rothfield
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012698:Serologic Tests