[Peripheral neuropathy in systemic lupus erythematosus].

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the connective tissue disorder in which neuropsychiatric complications are most often seen. The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy varies from 5 to 27% depending on the series of cases described, with subclinical forms being most frequent.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of subclinical peripheral neuropathy in a group of patients with SLE, define their characteristics, and investigate any possible associations with clinico analytical parameters of the disease.