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. 1988 Aug;47(8):681–683. doi: 10.1136/ard.47.8.681

Chorea in systemic lupus erythematosus: association with antiphospholipid antibodies.

M A Khamashta 1, A Gil 1, B Anciones 1, P Lavilla 1, M E Valencia 1, V Pintado 1, J J Vázquez 1
PMCID: PMC1006722  PMID: 3415367

Abstract

Chorea is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this report the clinical features of two cases of chorea associated with SLE are presented. Of special interest were the raised titres of antiphospholipid antibodies in both cases. The possible pathogenic role of these antibodies is briefly discussed.

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