Research Article: Endocrine and metabolic comorbidities in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Abstract:
Background and aims: Juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting individuals under 18, causing multi-system impairment. Patients with JSLE exhibit more severe disease when compared to patients with adult-onset SLE. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of endocrine and metabolic comorbidities in patients with JSLE, and analyze the factors associated with each comorbidity.
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