Abstract:positive correlation with ESR, dsDNA, C3, C4. Cytokines didn't correlate with SLEDAI. Conclusions IL6 and TNF a are reliable markers of disease activity, but lack significant clinical correlation. Background and aims Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous disorder with diverse manifestations and serologic features. The purpose is to categorise SLE patients into similar initial characteristics. Methods Hierarchical cluster analysis approached to 389 SLE patients and 10 laboratory values. Laborato… Show more
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