Abstract: The sensitivity of the 1971 preliminary criteria for the classification of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was 90% according to Cohen et al (1), who assembled those criteria. This high degree of sensitivity was not found by other investigators (2-6). The1982 revised criteria proposed by Tan et al (7) showed a 96% sensitivity among their patients. In a recent work, Levin et al (8) compared the 1971 and the 1982 American Rheumatism ...
Systemic lupus erythematosus in Iran, analysis of 156 cases.
Abstract: From 1975 to 1982, 156 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were seen. 90 % were women, 69 % were aged between 10 to 30 years. 63 % had a deterioration of their general condition. Skin disorders was found in 92 % with 78 % of facial erythema, 46 % photosensitivity, 56 % Alopecia, 9 % Raynauds phenomenon and 19 % oral lesions. Osteoarticular changes were detected in 84 % renal ...