The clinical significance of Raynaud's phenomenon in systemic lupus erythematosus.

摘要: In a prospective study of 226 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 91 (40%) had Raynaud's phenomenon. These were compared to 135 without Patients phenomenon greater incidence arthritis (P less than 0.02), malar rash 0.003), and photosensitivity 0.03), lesser severe renal disease as manifested by serum creatinine over 3.0 mg/dl 0.007) or clearance below 60 ml/minute. likely have severe, life threatening received lower average monthly 0.01) peak daily corticosteroid dose 0.01). Fourteen (16%) died, 41 (30%) 0.03). in SLE is associated milder may be regarded favorable prognostic sign.