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A retrospective study was made of 137 children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) seen at the Veterans General Hospital in the past 12 years. There were 116 females (84.7%), and 21 males (15.3%). The peak ages of onset were 13-14 years and 16-17 years. Malar rash, arthritis and fever were the most common presentations, as in previous studies. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement occurred in 24 cases (17.5%), and renal disorder was noted in 77 cases (56.2%). Renal biopsy in 67 cases showed a pathological transformation rate of 16.1% (5/31). Ten patients died during the study period, with renal insufficiency the primary cause of death.
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