Table 1 Demographics and characteristic at disease onset in 45 Vietnamese children with SLE
Parameter | Value | |
|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 45 | |
Female: male | 4:1 | |
Median age at diagnosis | 12.1 years | |
Disease characteristics at diagnosis | Present n (%) | Absent n |
Anti-DNA | 43 (95) | 2 |
Nephritis | 37 (82) | 8 |
Hematology | 35 (78) | 10 |
Malar rash | 30 (67) | 15 |
ANA | 30 (67) | 15 |
Arthritis | 26 (58) | 19 |
Photosensitivity | 24 (53) | 21 |
Ulcers | 17 (38) | 28 |
Serositis | 16 (36) | 29 |
CNS | 7 (16) | 38 |
Discoid changes | 6 (13) | 39 |
Renal biopsy | 30 (67) | 15 |