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Systemic lupus erythematosus |
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| Alternative Names: |
| Disseminated lupus erythematosus; SLE; Lupus; Lupus erythematosus |
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| Signs and tests: |
| The diagnosis of SLE is based upon the presence of at least four out of eleven typical characteristics of the disease. Tests to determine the presence of these disease manifestations may vary but will include some of the following:
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Systemic lupus erythematosus |
Lupus, discoid - view of lesions on the chest |
Lupus, discoid on a child's face |
Systemic lupus erythematosus rash on the face |
Lupus, discoid on the face |
Antibodies |
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