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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (view source)
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* Seizures
* Seizures
Diagnosis of SLE is made on a combination of clinical findings, haemotologic, serum biochemistry and immunogical testing results. Diagnosis can be challenging as the condition can mimic a number of other diseases. Ruling out differential diagnoses will help in securing a deffinitive diagnosis.
===Laboratory Tests===
A positive antnuclear antibody (ANA) test is supportive of a dianosis of SLE.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment is with immunosuppressive drugs. Corticosteroids are the most widely used immunosuppresives, predinoslone or dexamethasone is used alone or in combination with azothioprine or cyclophosphamide in more sereve cases. Typically the dose can be tapered once the condtion is under control.
Treatment is with immunosuppressive drugs. Corticosteroids are the most widely used immunosuppresives, predinoslone or dexamethasone is used alone or in combination with azothioprine or cyclophosphamide in more sereve cases. Typically the dose can be tapered once the condtion is under control.
[[Category:Antibody Mediated Autoimmune Diseases]]
[[Category:Antibody Mediated Autoimmune Diseases]]
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