Publications by authors named "Nancy Abdel Salam"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes clinical features in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (J-SLE) to better classify its patient subgroups through cluster analysis.
- A total of 404 patients were examined, leading to the identification of four distinct clinical phenotypes, each exhibiting different symptoms and disease severities.
- The findings suggest a need for tailored therapies, highlighting the importance of including low-dose aspirin in treatment plans, while further research is necessary to confirm these phenotype patterns.
Objectives: This study aims to present the manifestations of juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) across Egypt, to focus on age at onset and gender-driven influence on disease characteristics, and to compare findings to other countries.
Methods: The study included 404 Egyptian children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presenting to one of the specialized rheumatology centers corresponding to 13 major governorates. Juvenile cases age was ≤ 16°years at the time of recruitment.