Question 77 (part 2) · LEK · Systemic lupus erythematosus
The list below includes clinical domains of the EULAR/ACR criteria for the classification of systemic lupus erythematosus. The patient scores between 2 and 10 points in each domain and more than 10 points are required to diagnose the disease. In which of the clinical criteria can the patient score the most?
- A. synovitis or tenderness in ≥ 2 joints and at least 30 minutes of morning stiffness.
- B. thrombocytopenia.
- C. delirium.
- D. oral ulcers.
- E. proteinuria (> 0.5 g/24 hours).
Hint
Recall the point weights of the 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria for musculoskeletal, haematological, neuropsychiatric, mucocutaneous and renal items.
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