SLE in OB: SMFM Info
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
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Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Obstetrics
Exploring the challenges of diagnosing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in Obstetrics, this chapter highlights the diverse symptoms of lupus, emphasizing the clinical triad of fever, joint pain, and rash as key indicators. The updated diagnostic criteria from 2019 are discussed, with a focus on the importance of ANA testing and the point system for assessing clinical and immunological criteria. The chapter also emphasizes the management of SLE in pregnancy, stressing the need for disease remission pre-conception and specific antibody testing to prevent complications.
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