American College of Rheumatology Criteria Classification - SLE

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Table 50-3. American College of Rheumatology Criteria for the

Classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosis:

Reference: THE MERCK MANUAL, Table 50-3, Ch. 50, Diffuse Connective

Tissue Disease

Address:http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/tables/50tb3.htm

For systemic lupus erythematosis to be classified at least four of the

following are required:

-Malar rash

-Discoid rash

-Photosensitivity

-Oral ulcers

-Arthritis

-Serositis

-Renal disorder

-Leukopenia (<4,000 /ul), lyphopenia (<1500 /ul), hemolytic anema or

thrombocytopenia (100,000 /ul).

-Neurologic disorder

-Anti-DNA antibody, anti-SM antibody, or evidence of antiphospholipid

antibody [by any one of several assays]

-Antinuclear antibodies in raised titer

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