How to approach myelitis in systemic lupus erythematosus: A commentary

Author: Xiang-Yang Li ¹ ; Hai-Bing Xiao ² ; Pearl Pai ^{3
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Author Information

1. Department of Nephrology The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
2. Department of Neurology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
3. Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong &ndash
4. Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China.
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus; myelitis; transverse myelitis; diagnosis, therapy; prognosis
From:Neurology Asia 2021;26(1):1-8
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can affect the nervous system at multiple levels, among which SLE-associated transverse myelitis is an infrequent but potentially severe complication affecting around 1% of SLE population. To assist a timely diagnosis and optimal outcome, the clinical and radiological features, differential diagnosis (particularly with other central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating disorders), current therapeutic approach and the prognosis of SLE-associated myelitis are presented based on recent data and progress.
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