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Research in Pediatrics & Neonatology

A Review on Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

  • Open or CloseWinnie KY Chan*

    Department of Pediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR

    *Corresponding author: Winnie KY Chan, Department of Pediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR

Submission: March 28, 2023; Published: April 05, 2023

ISSN : 2576-9200
Volume7 Issue4

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a serious disease in children. Despite its shares many similarities with the adult patients, it has its distinct clinical features and management issues, including growth, puberty, fertility, psychosocial impact, treatment adherence and compliance issues that post extra difficulties and concerns for pediatricians who take care of these children. Increase the awareness of the disease and understand its complexity will enhance the care and support to this group of patients.

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