Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Presentation, management and long-term outcomes in an Australian cohort

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a serious autoimmune disease often resulting in major end-organ damage and increased mortality. Currently, no data exists focussing on the presentation, long-term management and progression of SLE in the Australian paediatric population.

Citation:
Cann MP, Sage AM, McKinnon E, Lee SJ, Tunbridge D, Larkins NG, et al. Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Presentation, management and long-term outcomes in an Australian cohort. Lupus. 2022.

Keywords:
Morbidity; outcomes; paediatric; renal; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; treatment

Abstract:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a serious autoimmune disease often resulting in major end-organ damage and increased mortality. Currently, no data exists focussing on the presentation, long-term management and progression of SLE in the Australian paediatric population.