Long-term remission in three patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Three cases of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (childhood SLE) with long-term remission are reported. These cases were not complicated with collagen diseases and had no SLE disease activity index scores either 3 or 5 years after onset. We suggest that some patients with childhood SLE may be able to abandon the maintenance therapy, and that careful observation is needed for each individual case. Uniform remission criteria based on clinical trials are needed.

Key words::

• Childhood
• Criteria
• Long-term remission
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)