Systemic lupus erythematosus in men: difficulties of diagnosis and specific features of clinical picture

Abstract

Aim. To characterize specific clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in male patients. Material and methods. A total of 146 male patients with verified SLE diagnosis were examined in the Research Institute of Rheumatology. Results. Literature and original data on SLE clinical characteristics in men were analysed. Diagnostic search and variants of SLE in male patients are described. Conclusion. To upgrade knowledge on SLE clinical characteristics, further prospective trials should be made.

Keywords

• systemic lupus erythematosus
• male
• diagnosis
• sle variants